More surprise good news

Payroll jobs grew by 166,000 last month. I don't know what's keeping this economy going, but whatever it is, I want some. Update Sorry, a commenter says he doesn't know what Payroll jobs are. There are two surveys used to determine employment levels: payrolls (which surveys companies about their hiring), and household, which surveys people. The payroll survey is generally regarded as a more accurate barometer.

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http://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2007/11/more-surprise-good-news/2200/