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Employment Research and Program Development
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- How can I obtain copies of research papers?
- Are there job opportunities at BLS?
- How can I obtain access to confidential data?
- How can I learn more about the research that is conducted by the staff?
How can I obtain copies of research papers?
The BLS working papers are available on this webpage. Many of the published papers are available to subscribers at JSTOR. The unpublished papers can be obtained by contacting Employment Research and Program Development Staff by email or by contacting the authors directly.
Are there job opportunities at BLS?
Employment Research and Program Development Staff advertise full-time job opportunities in the Job Openings for Economists.
How can I obtain access to confidential data?
For more information about how to request access to these and other confidential data files, please see Researcher Access to Confidential Data Files at the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How can I learn more about the research that is conducted by the staff?
Research economists on the staff are currently conducting research in a wide variety of areas and they are always happy to discuss their research with others. <Contact Form> Many of the staff present their research at academic conferences, such as the Allied Social Sciences Association meetings, the Society of Labor Economists meetings, the Joint Statistical Meetings, and the OEUS wide meetings.
Last Modified Date: March 12, 2025