Figure E
Probability of unemployed workers finding employment in a given month, by duration of unemployment, selected years
| 2007 | 2009 | 2011 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployed less than 5 weeks | 37% | 29% | 31% | 34% |
| Unemployed 5-14 weeks | 26% | 18% | 20% | 22% |
| Unemployed 15-26 weeks | 21% | 14% | 15% | 17% |
| Unemployed 27-51 weeks | 18% | 11% | 12% | 13% |
| Unemployed 52 or more weeks | 13% | 9% | 10% | 11% |
Source: EPI reproduction of Robertson and Terry (2014) using Current Population Survey basic monthly microdata
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