Labor Expert Weighs In On NSA Unemployment Stats release

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According to the Statistics Agency, the local unemployment rate now stands at 36.9%, compared to 33.4% in 2018. Statistician General Alex Shimuafeni announced the figures yesterday: For comment, Labor Analyst Herbert Jauch:

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Josef Kefas Sheehama, an Economics and Business Researcher, raises concerns about the accuracy of unemployment data, questioning survey definitions and government use for planning. Commenting on a social media post, the expert cautions that the rising unemployment could destabilize society if not addressed.

Written by: Leonard Witbeen

2018 33.4% 36.9% Alex Shimuafeni Economic Crisis Economics and Business Researcher government planning Herbert Jauch Josef Kefas Sheehama Labor Analyst social stability Statistician General Statistics Agency survey definitions unemployment concerns unemployment data unemployment rate.

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