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The Geography of Employment: Mapping the Recovery [INFOGRAPHIC]

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To date, only 16 American states out of 50 currently have higher employment rates than prior to the recession. Overall, Americans have been struggling to find work, but some states and industries have had an easier time than others.

The Geography of Employment: Mapping the Recovery

The Geography of Employment Infographic

Infographic source: Deloitte University Press.

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