Productivity Research and Program Development

How can I obtain copies of the research papers?

Working papers are available on the BLS Working Papers page. Monthly Labor Review articles are available on the MLR website. Many of the published papers are available to subscribers at JSTOR. The unpublished papers can be obtained by contacting the authors directly.

Are there opportunities to be a full-time or visiting researcher at BLS?

The Division of Productivity Research and Program Development is not hiring now. When hiring the division will advertise job opportunities in the Job Openings for Economists.

• There are also opportunities for BLS research fellowships
• Finally, researchers can visit BLS via the Intergovernmental Personnel Act which allows researchers access to confidential data files at BLS. See www.bls.gov/bls/blsresda.htm for complete details.

How can I learn more about the research that is conducted by the staff?

Research economists on the staff are currently conducting research in a variety of areas. Many of the staff present their research at academic conferences, such as the Allied Social Sciences Association meetings and the Society of Labor Economists meetings.

Last Modified Date: March 10, 2009