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In response to "“There is no evidence so far of a surge in job searches in the 20 states that have already ended the federal benefits.” -- (link)" by znufrii

Counterpoint (also from Reuters): "U.S. jobless claims dropping faster in states ending federal benefit"

Posted by Baronnoo (aka BaronWasteland) Jul 1 '21, 06:37

Different measures, so both can be true.

https://www.reuters.com/business/us-jobless-claims-dropping-faster-states-ending-federal-benefit-2021-06-24/ (www.reuters.com)

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uh, yes, that's because less people are eligible to file. It doesn't mean there's any change in actual unemployment. - ty97 Jul 1, 06:38 3
- I’m guessing there’s some other factor at play here, to my understanding ending the federal supplement would not in and of itself affect eligibility to continue claiming -- (edited) - znufrii Jul 1, 06:50 1
  - Right, if they're eligible for state benefits, they're eligible. The federal supplement is separate. -- nm - Baronnoo Jul 1, 06:59
- Right, and there's this from Baron's link. -- (edited) - Inigo Jul 1, 06:44

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