29 October 2007

Making Sense of West Virginia's Job Numbers

The latest WorkForce West Virginia figures suggest that the Mountain State is sporting one of the largest civilian labor forces in its history, and its lowest jobless rate to boot.

The Associated Press crunches the numbers and offers some context.

The state's extractive industries have played a crucial role in this development. The AP also provides context with this extensive look at the global coal market.

AP Business Writer Tim Huber contributes to that review by examining U.S. investment in China's coal industry.

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