Sunday, October 4, 2009

Teen Unemployment Hits 25.9%, Congress Lends an Ear


Teen Unemployment Hits 25.9%, Congress Lends an Ear - Real Time Economics - WSJ

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  1. Max ShapiroOctober 5, 2009 at 2:42 PM

    The unemployment rate is no suprise to anyone. With the way the economy is today, I am actually suprised that the rates arent a little bit higher. The size of our population doesnt assist in this average rate either, it only hurts us. Although we might be going through some very hard times, people should recognize that the economy will turn back around and unemployment rates will decrese.

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  2. AnonymousOctober 7, 2009 at 11:45 AM

    First of all this political cartoon was pretty humorous. It shows how much the government worries about the unemployment numbers. The line about "Why? They'll just lay me off!" shows how people have given up in these economic times and we should not give up because the economy will eventually rebound.
    -Zach B
    5th Period

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  3. AnonymousOctober 7, 2009 at 9:51 PM

    A decrease in unemployment rates for younger teens or adults is really to be expected. When jobs for experienced workers disappear, the laid off would naturally look for another job, where employers would look to hire the better employee. As soon as the economy strengthens, jobs for the more experienced workers would return and jobs for the young would be available again.
    -James Kobayashi
    5th Period

    p.s. Debbie Spears says "hiiii"

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  4. AnonymousOctober 8, 2009 at 11:02 PM

    The rapidly increasing teen unemployment rates is felt all over the country. I completely agree with the cartoon when it says that "they'll use their leisure to cause social unrest." From personal experiences I am certain that when teenagers have nothing to do they will go off and make wrong decisions, which is why the unemployment rate is so alarming. But in the mean time teenagers have to at least make an effort to search for a job since their is always some place hiring.


    Adam Clayman
    Period 5

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  5. AnonymousOctober 9, 2009 at 4:17 PM

    I thought that this article was very informative because usually the media covers only the adult's economic plight. It was very interesting to hear a different point of view on this widespread problem. It also is evident that because most jobs are down that teenage jobs would also take the fall. Even in normal economic conditions, it is not usual to be working alongside a teenager.

    Brittany Williams
    Period 6

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