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How Accurate Are Recent BLS Occupational Projections?

John H. Bishop, Cornell University
Shani Carter, Cornell University

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Bishop, J. H., & Carter, S. (1991). How accurate are recent BLS occupational projections? [Electronic version]. Monthly Labor Review, 114(10), 37-43.
http://digitalcommons.ilr.cornell.edu/articles/36

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Abstract

[Excerpt] At the beginning of the 1980's, some analysts predicted an increase in lower-skilled jobs relative to higher-skilled jobs as a result of technological and other changes. They based their forecasts in part on Bureau of Labor Statistics' projections of the future work force.

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John H. Bishop and Shani Carter. "How Accurate Are Recent BLS Occupational Projections?" 1991
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/john_bishop/7