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Codes
This variable is not available for any of the currently selected samples.
Description
Reason for unemployment - 1989-1993
The original data contains the value 0 in the January and February 1989 samples, but no label was found in any original CPS documentation.
These string values in the original data have been recoded as follows:
blank => -9 : Missing
Universe
- Those who are unemployed.
Availability
| Years | Jan | Feb | ASEC | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 – 1993 | X | X | - | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
