Estimated U.S. unemployment rate, 1800-1890
The average duration of unemployment for U.S. unemployed workers, 1950-2010
U.S. Civilian Labor Participation Rate from 1948 to 2011 by gender. Men are represented in light blue, women in pink, and the total in black.
Real U.S. gross national product (GNP) per capita from 1869-1918. Shaded areas represent recessions.
