BLS projections to 2008: a summary (EXCERPT), Monthly Labor Review Online, Nov. 1999

BLS projections to 2008: a summary

Charles Bowman

Note: projections for 1998-2008 have been superseded by projections for 2000-10

The employment outlook to 2008 is the subject of a series of articles appearing in this issue. The projections are the latest by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and replace those published in this publication in November 1997. The updated employment outlook is the basis for new editions of Bureau publications, including the Occupational Outlook Handbook, Career Guide to Industries, and many related career guidance resources scheduled for release in early 2000. Following is a synopsis of the conclusions of the articles.

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The quality of BLS projections: a historical account.—May 1999
Employment outlook: 1996-2006.—Nov. 1997.: BLS projections to 2006--a summary.; Industry output and employment projections to 2006.; Labor force 2006: slowing down and changing composition.; Occupational employment projections to 2006.; The U.S. economy to 2006.

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