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Economy: Economic News, Policy & Analysis - The Washington Post: Wonkbook: Why a rising unemployment rate could mean a real recovery
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Imagine two jobs reports today: In one, we add 200,000 jobs, and unemployment falls to 8.2 percent. In another, we add 200,000 jobs and unemployment rises to 8.4 percent. The first jobs report will probably result in better headlines for the Obama administration. But it's the second jobs report that's more indicative of real recovery.