Heading into the November presidential election, one of the biggest issues on voters' minds is the economy. According to a new poll, 73% of Americans say strengthening it is their top concern.
  • skuzz@discuss.tchncs.de
    82·
    5 months ago

    low unemployment

    Unemployment is a flawed 6-month rolling window metric that is ostensibly meaningless.

    • Drusas@kbin.run
      71·
      5 months ago

      It’s also bullshit that it doesn’t include people who want employment but have given up due to being unable to find adequate employment.

    • Varyk
      34·
      5 months ago

      It is pretty significant in terms of how many jobs are filled within a totally economy, spending trends, which affects how strong the dollar is.

      It’s an important metric, important as any other anyway.