Visualizing the unemployment gap
This assignment provides instructions on building the graph below and provides suggested writing prompts for out-of-class assignments.
From the FRED Blog
The post “The job openings-to-unemployment ratio” discusses how to combine two data series from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics to measure labor market tightness.
Quiz yourself on the unemployment rate
Interpret graphs to answer questions about the unemployment rate. These questions reinforce economic analysis and data literacy skills. Share the FRED dashboard with your students.
