Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

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  1. How can I obtain copies of the research papers?
  2. Are there opportunities to be a full-time or visiting researcher at BLS?

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 The unpublished papers can be obtained by contacting the authors directly.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 in 2009-10. When hiring, the division will advertise job opportunities in the Job Openings for Economists.

  • There are also opportunities for ASA/NSF/BLS 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.

 

Last Modified Date: December 3, 2009