New visualizations capture crucial measure of health of labor market

By Mike Alberti
Labor force participation rate able to be assessed across scores of 4-element demographic composites...
Employment

Data viz illuminates state-by-state underemployment, 2003 to 2012

By Mike Alberti
Visualizing the added toll, including discouraged workers and other marginally attached workers.
Employment

The hidden toll of underemployment

Original Reporting | By Mike Alberti
The psychological consequences of underemployment have been largely ignored. The research that does exist, however, is not encouraging. Underemployment is associated with increased incidence of depression, less job satisfaction, lower self-esteem, and can also result in deep-seated, persistent feelings of shame. Originally published 17 months ago; still timely reading.
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