Listening to Marketplace Morning Report on NPR this morning, they once again cited the 400,000 unemployed who are not counted in the news stories. If, like me, you’re not eligible for unemployment benefits, you drop off the list, no matter if you’re in the hunt or not.
It occurred to me that documenting a representative sample of the uncounted unemployed might make a potent statement about the economy. And what easier way to do this on a website?
It wouldn’t be that hard to do: I just need to figure out what information to collect from everyone who “registers” to ensure they’re legitimate without intruding on their privacy.
Suggestions welcome.