A Year in Numbers: Important Facts From 2011
December 29th, 2011
As 2011 comes to a close, we have an opportunity to step back and take a clearer view of Mississippi’s economic outlook for the future.
2011 By The Numbers
The table below provides six key numbers from 2011 that underscore the importance of continued work in 2012 to advance the economic security of Mississippi’s working families.
Each of these data points underscores the reality that working families in Mississippi face numerous challenges to achieving economic security and prosperity. These barriers require attention.
Throughout 2011, weak job growth; stagnant wages and rising costs have meant that too many workers and their families face economic hardship. Actions that stimulate job growth, provide additional access to quality education and support working families falling short of economic security remain vital in the year ahead.
Author: Sarah Welker, Policy Analyst Sources1 Bureau of Labor Statistics. Regional and State Employment and Unemployment.
2 Ibid.
3 Miller, Sara. Executive Budget Recommendation: State Moving Into Fifth Year of Cuts Only Approach.Mississippi Economic Policy Center. Policy Matters Blog. December 27, 2011.
4 Economic Policy Institute analysis of CPS data.
5 Basic Economic Security Tables for Mississippi.
6 Kids Count Data Center.
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