1) What was the peak unemployment level for someone with a college degree? What year did that occur? 2) Why was 2009 considered the hardest year to enter the workforce?
3) Which group has experienced the most dramatic changes in unemployment rates over the course of these business cycles? Hint: Compare the peaks and troughs for each group.
4) The Great Recession began in late 2007. How would you describe the strength of the recovery in the labor markets? Use data to support your answer.
5) Which two groups (based on educational attainment) have the most similar outcomes when it comes to rates of unemployment? Explain why you think this might be the case.