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.
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