California jobless rate hits 12.5%
Pamphlets sit on a table during the Senior Job Fair at the Arcadia Community Center on October 2, 2009 in Arcadia, California.
California's unemployment rate rose to 12.5% in October, the fourth-highest in the country and the highest in the state since World War II. Across the nation, the jobless rate increased in 29 states. But there were positive trends as well- California gained 25,700 jobs last month. It's the first time the state has added jobs since April 2008, and suggests that the rate of job loss is slowing. What do the numbers mean for an economic recovery?
Guests:
Jack Kyser, founding economist of the Kyser Center of Economic Research
Steven Levy, Director, Center for Continuing Study of the California Economy
Jon Haveman, Principal with Beacon Economics
- AirTalk for November 20, 2009
- California jobless rate hits 12.5%
- World domination, China style
- FilmWeek
- The life of Grace Kelly
Also on this episode
Events
Film Week Oscar Preview
Sunday, February 19, 2012
1 p.m.
- 3 p.m.
It’s a hit with boffo box office! The 10th annual “Film Week on AirTalk” Academy Awards preview is coming to the historic Egyptian Theater on Hollywood Boulevard, Sunday, February 19th. The full cast of “Film Week” critics joins Larry Mantle to debate which nominees should take the top categories. Audience ... » More info
