Industry growth patterns: a closer look at output, productivity, and hours worked from 1990 to 2024.
The article analyzes industry growth patterns in the United States from 1990 to 2024, focusing on output growth driven by productivity, hours worked, or a balance of both. It highlights that while overall growth in hours worked has slowed since 2000, many industries have achieved significant output...
| Published in: | Monthly Labor Review pp. 1 - 26 |
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US Department of Labor
Dec2025
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