Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

edhopper

(37,404 posts) Sat Mar 7, 2026, 06:57 PM Mar 7

Job growth and unemployment doesn't add up. [View all]

In Biden's last year, 2024, about a million and half jobs were added to the economy. The Unemployment rate was about 4%. In Trumps first year, a paltry 180.000 jobs were created.(That is total for the year!) How is the unemployment rate only at 4.4%?
Where are all the people who would be looking for the new jobs if the economy wasn't comatose.

10 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Job growth and unemployment doesn't add up. [View all] edhopper Mar 7 OP

Not Sure What You're Asking ProfessorGAC Mar 7 #1

In the past edhopper Mar 7 #4

I See ProfessorGAC Mar 8 #7

As a comparison edhopper Mar 8 #8

You Have Company ProfessorGAC Mar 8 #9

Yes edhopper Mar 8 #10

If they aren't actively looking for work, they aren't in the unemployment numbers EdmondDantes_ Mar 7 #2

Spot ON correct Edmond.... democratsruletheday Mar 7 #3

or they are "underemployed" Skittles Mar 7 #5

LPR Johnny2X2X Mar 7 #6