The U.S. unemployment rate rose slightly in the federal jobs report released earlier this month.
Unemployment remains relatively low at 4.3%, but the percentage of people who have been out of work for more than six months rose to nearly 26%. That’s the highest share in more than three years.
Are more people starting businesses to make a living as a result?
On Cincinnati Edition, we discuss the latest unemployment data and the economic landscape for small businesses.
Guests:
- Michael Jones, Ph.D., associate professor of economics, University of Cincinnati
- Zac Strobl, director, Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Northern Kentucky University
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