Prevalence of Unemployment & Other Economic Stressors

This includes the prevalence of the listed stressors, access to financial services/institutions, and the necessary literacy to utilize financial services.

Click the links below to learn more about how this is a harm

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' "How the Government Measures Unemployment"

Describes what makes a person count as employed, unemployed, and not in the labor force as well as what the government does with this information

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' "Local Area Unemployment Statistics"

Shows the unemployment rates for a given area in the U.S.

G2's "17 Types of Employee Benefits You Should Offer to Your Staff"

States what benefits are required by law as well as other benefits that are standard in most jobs

Investopedia's "Underemployment"

Defines underemployment and its causes

Investopedia's "How the Unemployment Rate Affects Everybody"

Discusses how unemployment is measured and its effects on society nationwide

Investopedia's "Financial Services Sector"

Tells how financial services can help you with banking, investment, and savings decisions

Investopedia's "Financial Literacy"

Describes what financial literacy is and why it's important for handling your money