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Unemployment is by far the most frequently cited statistic in economics. But there’s more to joblessness than just the top-line figure. Unemployment for young people, long-term unemployment rates, poverty levels, and even foreclosure rates help tell the jobs story in America. Move your cursor over each state to explore your state’s job picture. And sort the data in the grid below to see how your state compares to others.
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