What is the current population survey?
The current survey of the population is a statistical survey conducted by the United States Census Office every month. Participants are asked about information about things such as employment status and demography. The information provided is then used to estimate the work situation of the nation as a whole.
In 1940, a small household survey opened an independent agency called The Works Progress Administration. The purpose of this survey was to monitor any changes in labor, such as the unemployment rate. In 1942, the survey became the responsibility of the Office for the Census of the United States and in 1994 the current survey of the population was completely revised.
It is estimated that approximately 60,000 households, which are selected by very complex stratified sampling techniques, are eligible to participate in the current population survey. Of these 60,000 households participate in about 50 000. The responsible adult is asked to provide answers to questions about each Member from the older household15 years. These questions relate to things such as whether an individual is employed or unemployed, hours worked and how much is obtained. Demographic information such as age, race, gender, education and family status are also collected.
Information collected during the current population survey monitors several statistics, including the number of individuals employed, unemployed and not in the workforce. Employed individuals are individuals who worked during the survey week, worked without family business or were temporarily absent in their normal work regardless of salary. Individuals who do not have a job and are currently looking for are available for work or released are considered unemployed. Individuals who do not have a job and are currently not looking, such as pensioners and students, do not consider themselves part of the workforce.
Results of current surveyPopulations are used to determine the average economic situation of the United States. Government and legislators then use this to evaluate and plan a number of government programs such as unemployment. These statistics can also be accessible to the general public, media, students and academics.
Many other countries, except the United States, use very similar surveys to measure unemployment. Canada, Japan, Mexico and Australia use this method along with all countries in the European Economic Community. The European Economic Community or simply EEC includes a number of countries in Europe, including France, Italy, Ireland and Spain.