The purpose of this assignment is so students may look at the microeconomics data and other sources for better understanding of trends and determinants of the labor market.
We will look at the microeconomics data and other sources for better understanding of trends and determinants of the labor market. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) website provides public with an easy access to different statistical tools and different types of data presentation.
Assignment Steps
Select one of the following surveys as a team, from the BLS Current Employment Statistics
- Manufacturing Employment - CES3000000001
Present a 5- to 8-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation-analysis.
Include the following content in the presentation:
- What are trends in the labor market for the chosen labor group that you can identify for the last 10 years? Please provide the retrieved statistics.
- In addition to wages, what other factors influence an individual to choose one job over another?
Current information in the U.S