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Unemployment rate (actual and holding age distribution constant), 1979–2011

Note: Data are monthly and span Jan. 1979–Dec. 2011. Shaded areas denote recessions.

Source: Authors' analysis of Current Population Survey public data series

Updated May 15, 2012

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