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May 1990, Vol. 113, No. 5

Worker displacement in a period of rapid job expansion: 1983-87

Diane E. Herz
Economist, Division of Labor Force Statistics, Bureau of Labor Statistics

The picture of displacement has improved in recent years, despite more layoffs in the service sector.  This article examines worker displacement from 1983 to 1987, a period of strong job growth.

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