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Statistical Surveys: Census Bureau Has Creditable Employment and Economic Data-Collection Procedures

IMTEC-86-8 Published: Mar 14, 1986. Publicly Released: Apr 14, 1986.
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In response to a congressional request, GAO reviewed two Census Bureau statistical surveys: (1) the Current Population Survey (CPS) which reflects monthly employment, unemployment, and general labor-force characteristics; and (2) the Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP) which provides a continuing measure of individuals' and households' economic conditions, income sources, labor-force activity, and participation in federal benefit programs.

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