Michael Santoli

Associate Editor, Barron’s

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Last month's job losses totaled 663,000 and America's unemployment rate is now 8.5%.  Five million people have lost their jobs since the recession began in December of 2007.  Michael…

The Unavoidably Bad Unemployment Numbers

Last month's job losses totaled 663,000 and America's unemployment rate is now 8.5%.  Five million people have lost their jobs since the recession began in December of 2007.  Michael…

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