Weakness in Recent GDP Numbers

10/27/2012 Mises Wire John P. Cochran

On target commentary on recent GDP numbers by Shawn Ritenour. As long as investment stays weak, job growth will be weak.

Foundations of Economics: U.S. Economy Grows at 2%?.

More detailed discussion is here.

For data on the relationship between real gross private domestic private investment and employment see below

(HT to Danny Sanchez).

RGPDI and private non-farm employment

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