By — News Desk News Desk Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/economy/july-job-numbers-the-solman-scale Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter July Job Numbers by the Solman Scale Economy Aug 5, 2011 10:35 AM EDT The Labor Department reported Friday that hiring increased in July and the unemployment rate dipped to 9.1 percent. Below you’ll find our Solman Scale jobs graphic, a different way to examine the larger picture of unemployment though a series of economic data points as designed by economics correspondent Paul Solman and his Making Sense team. We’ll have more analysis from Paul later Friday. Stay tuned. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — News Desk News Desk
The Labor Department reported Friday that hiring increased in July and the unemployment rate dipped to 9.1 percent. Below you’ll find our Solman Scale jobs graphic, a different way to examine the larger picture of unemployment though a series of economic data points as designed by economics correspondent Paul Solman and his Making Sense team. We’ll have more analysis from Paul later Friday. Stay tuned. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now