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November 1986, Vol. 109, No. 11

Work at home: new findings
from the Current Population Survey

Francis W. Horvath
Economist, Division of Data Development and Users' Services, Office of Employment and Unemployment Statistics, Bureau of Labor Statistics


In May 1985, more than 8 million Americans reported at least 8 hours per week of home-based work; services, ranging from consulting to child care, were the most common pursuits of persons working substantial numbers of hours at home.

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