Bernanke: 'The Only Reason That The Unemployment Rate Dropped Last Month Was That Workers Are Giving Up'

Reporter:

"Are you concerned about the shrinking labor force and what does that tell us about the labor market and the economy?"

The Bernank:

"The unemployment decline last month was more than 100% accounted for by declines in participation."

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Captain Obvious on jobs at today's presser.

"The unemployment rate came down last month because participation fell, and that's not necessarily a sign of improvement."

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