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I just read this article and want to post it for others. I find it fascinating that the states with the lowest unemployment have high levels of agriculture, manufacturing, food processing, etc.....in other words they make things!! Hmmmmm.
http://http://finance.yahoo.com/tech-ticker/10-states-with-ridiculously-low-unemployment----and-why-535377.html?tickers=^dji,^gspc,spy,dia,udn,edv,uup
10 States With Ridiculously Low Unemployment -- And Why
Every U.S. state experienced job losses during the recent downturn, but thanks to the right mix of industries, natural resources, and skilled workers, some states have a far lower unemployment rate than the 9.5% national average.
Want to crack the jobs problem? Let's start by studying these sources of American strength...
First, a broad look at America's situation
Unemployment Rate: 9.5%
The economy: Agriculture (1.2% of GDP), Industry (21.9% of GDP), Services (76.9% of GDP-
)
Education: 27.5% of the adult population has a Bachelor's degree or higher.
~much more at link~
http://http://finance.yahoo.com/tech-ticker/10-states-with-ridiculously-low-unemployment----and-why-535377.html?tickers=^dji,^gspc,spy,dia,udn,edv,uup
10 States With Ridiculously Low Unemployment -- And Why
Every U.S. state experienced job losses during the recent downturn, but thanks to the right mix of industries, natural resources, and skilled workers, some states have a far lower unemployment rate than the 9.5% national average.
Want to crack the jobs problem? Let's start by studying these sources of American strength...
First, a broad look at America's situation
Unemployment Rate: 9.5%
The economy: Agriculture (1.2% of GDP), Industry (21.9% of GDP), Services (76.9% of GDP-
)Education: 27.5% of the adult population has a Bachelor's degree or higher.
~much more at link~
