Description:  Employers once again slashed a substantial number of jobs off their payrolls in December, according to a disappointing report from the government Friday. But there was a small glimmer of hope as well.

Source: CNNMoney.com

Date: 01/08/2010

Link: http://money.cnn.com/2010/01/08/news/economy/jobs_december/index.htm

Questions for discussion:

• Why is the loss of so many jobs so significant?
• What does this say about the businesses letting these workers go?
• How does net job creation or loss affect how well the economy will perform? Explain your answer.