BLS: The people behind the numbers

Date and Time:

Thursday, Sept. 12, 2 - 3 p.m.

Location:

First Amendment Forum
Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication
555 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85004

BLS: The people behind the numbers

Meet the economists who collect and publish economic data for the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Speakers will include:

  • Chris Rosenlund, regional commissioner, West Region
  • Matt Insco, branch chief, Economic Analysis & Information Office
  • Shelley Moore, field economist, Consumer Price Index Program

The speakers will share data on labor force characteristics of foreign-born workers – where they work, what jobs they do, occupational dangers, and other trends that provide perspective on the people behind economic statistics; tips on finding and using government statistics for stories; and provide insight into how they interact with local area households and businesses to collect economic data. They will also provide resources specifically for journalists.

The event will include a Q&A for students and attendees.

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