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  • 1. Industry - 1980 Standard Industrial Classification (382), Class of Worker (6B) and Sex (3) for Labour Force 15 Years and Over, for Canada, Provinces, Territories, Census Metropolitan Areas and Census Agglomerations, 1996 and 2001 Censuses - 20% Sample Data Archived
    Table: 97F0012X2001013
    Description:

    This table is part of the topic "Canada's Workforce: Paid Work," which presents 2001 Census data on the paid work of the Canadian workforce, including detailed industry and occupation data, class of worker and work activity during the reference year. Labour market information is available for small areas and small population groups.

    These data are used by governments, businesses, labour unions and others to analyze labour market conditions throughout the country. For small areas, the census is useful in allowing for comparisons of labour market structure and performance between areas. Similarly, for small population groups, such as visible minorities, immigrants and language groups, the census allows the assessment of the occupational structure and labour market status and integration of these groups compared with the population as a whole. The census is also the only source of data covering the entire labour market, including Indian reserves, overseas households, and all provinces and territories. Given the size of the census sample, this level of industry and occupation detail is reliable at very detailed levels of geography.

    It is possible to subscribe to all the day-of-release bundles. For more information refer to Catalogue No. 97F0023XCB.

    This table is available FREE on the Internet, Catalogue No. 97F0012XIE2001013.

    Release date: 2003-12-16
  • 2. Industry - 1980 Standard Industrial Classification (97), Class of Worker (6C) and Sex (3) for Labour Force 15 Years and Over, for Canada, Provinces and Territories, 1986 to 2001 Censuses, and for Census Metropolitan Areas and Census Agglomerations, 1991 to 2001 Censuses - 20% Sample Data Archived
    Table: 97F0012X2001014
    Description:

    This table is part of the topic "Canada's Workforce: Paid Work," which presents 2001 Census data on the paid work of the Canadian workforce, including detailed industry and occupation data, class of worker and work activity during the reference year. Labour market information is available for small areas and small population groups.

    These data are used by governments, businesses, labour unions and others to analyze labour market conditions throughout the country. For small areas, the census is useful in allowing for comparisons of labour market structure and performance between areas. Similarly, for small population groups, such as visible minorities, immigrants and language groups, the census allows the assessment of the occupational structure and labour market status and integration of these groups compared with the population as a whole. The census is also the only source of data covering the entire labour market, including Indian reserves, overseas households, and all provinces and territories. Given the size of the census sample, this level of industry and occupation detail is reliable at very detailed levels of geography.

    It is possible to subscribe to all the day-of-release bundles. For more information refer to Catalogue No. 97F0023XCB.

    This table is available FREE on the Internet, Catalogue No. 97F0012XIE2001014.

    Release date: 2003-12-16
  • 3. Industry - 1980 Standard Industrial Classification (460), Class of Worker (6C) and Sex (3) for Labour Force 15 Years and Over, for Canada, Provinces and Territories, 1986 to 2001 Censuses, and for Census Metropolitan Areas and Census Agglomerations, 1991 to 2001 Censuses - 20% Sample Data Archived
    Table: 97F0012X2001016
    Description:

    This table is part of the topic "Canada's Workforce: Paid Work," which presents 2001 Census data on the paid work of the Canadian workforce, including detailed industry and occupation data, class of worker and work activity during the reference year. Labour market information is available for small areas and small population groups.

    These data are used by governments, businesses, labour unions and others to analyze labour market conditions throughout the country. For small areas, the census is useful in allowing for comparisons of labour market structure and performance between areas. Similarly, for small population groups, such as visible minorities, immigrants and language groups, the census allows the assessment of the occupational structure and labour market status and integration of these groups compared with the population as a whole. The census is also the only source of data covering the entire labour market, including Indian reserves, overseas households, and all provinces and territories. Given the size of the census sample, this level of industry and occupation detail is reliable at very detailed levels of geography.

    It is possible to subscribe to all the day-of-release bundles. For more information refer to Catalogue No. 97F0023XCB.

    This table is available FREE on the Internet, Catalogue No. 97F0012XIE2001016.

    Release date: 2003-12-16
  • 4. More than Just Farming: Employment in Agriculture and Agri-food in Rural and Urban Canada Archived
    Articles and reports: 21-006-X2002008
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    While the number of census-farms and farm operators is shrinking, the number of jobs in the agriculture and agri-food industry is growing. During the 15-year period from 1981 to 1996, the industry employed 15% of Canada's workforce.

    Employment in the agri-food sector has grown faster than the overall Canadian economy and this has offset the decline in employment on farms. In 1981, more people worked on farms than worked in restaurants, bars and taverns. By 1996, this trend had reversed and employment in the food and beverage services sector far outstripped the number of workers on farms.

    Food processing is often promoted as part of agricultural policy (to provide a local market for Canadian farmers) and as part of rural development policy (to create jobs in rural areas). However, in 1996, fewer people were working in Canada's food processing sector than in 1981. More food was processed (there was growth in the gross domestic product (GDP) of this sector), but fewer workers were involved. Rural regions adjacent to urban areas gained a greater share of food processing employment, making these regions relatively competitive in keeping food processing workforces.

    Employment in the agricultural and agri-food sectors is growing, but the nature of the work and where it is being done is changing.

    Release date: 2003-12-11
  • 5. 2001 Provincial and Territorial Profiles, 2001 Census Archived
    Profile of a community or region: 94F0046X
    Description:

    This profile provides a statistical overview at the provincial and territorial geographic level, presenting most of the census variables. It contains fewer details about the breakdown of variables than the electronic cumulative profiles and the print profiles.

    The profiles are part of the census standard data products, which are data tables extracted from the 2001 Census database. They contain statistical information about all population, household, dwelling and family characteristics.

    Release date: 2003-12-09
  • 6. Precarious jobs: A new typology of employment Archived
    Articles and reports: 75-001-X200311013101
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    This paper looks at 'non-standard,' 'contingent' and 'precarious' employment situations, which differ from the traditional model of a stable, full-time job.

    Release date: 2003-12-08
  • 7. High-tech: Two years after the boom Archived
    Articles and reports: 75-001-X200311113104
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    This paper looks at the high-tech sector in 2002, a year after high-profile layoffs were made in response to the collapse in demand for its products and services.

    Release date: 2003-12-08
  • 8. Household Income Groups (24) in Constant (2000) Dollars and Selected Demographic, Educational, Cultural, Language and Labour Force Characteristics of Primary Household Maintainer (87) for Private Households, for Canada, Provinces and Territories, 1995 and 2000 - 20% Sample Data Archived
    Table: 97F0020X2001084
    Description:

    This table is part of the topic "Income of Individuals, Families and Households," which shows 2001 Census data on the income of Canadian individuals, families and households in the year 2000. The data include the composition of income that serves to measure low income, known as the low-income cut-off (LICO). The composition of income consists of earnings, income from government sources and investments. The data also include the household incomes of Canadians by family type, age and geography, as well as the household incomes of certain population groups, such as immigrants.

    It is possible to subscribe to all the day-of-release bundles. For more information, refer to Catalogue No. 97F0023XCB.

    This table is available FREE on Internet, Catalogue No. 97F0020XIE2001084.

    Release date: 2003-12-05
  • 9. Selected Demographic, Cultural, Educational, Labour Force and Income Characteristics (508), Mother Tongue (4) and Sex (3) for Population Having English, French or English and French As Mother Tongue, for Canada, Provinces, Territories, Census Divisions and Census Subdivisions, 2001 Census - 20% Sample Data Archived
    Table: 97F0007X2001042
    Description:

    This table is part of the topic "Language Composition of Canada," which presents 2001 Census data on the language composition of Canada, by mother tongue and other variables, as well as on languages spoken at home and knowledge of English,

    Release date: 2003-11-19
  • 10. Selected Labour Force Characteristics (50), Aboriginal Identity (8), Age Groups (5A), Sex (3) and Area of Residence (7) for Population 15 Years and Over, for Canada, Provinces and Territories, 2001 Census - 20% Sample Data Archived
    Table: 97F0011X2001044
    Description:

    This table is part of the topic "Aboriginal Peoples of Canada," which shows 2001 Census data on the Aboriginal peoples of Canada and their demographic characteristics. Depending on the application, counts using any of the following concepts may be appropriate for defining the Aboriginal population: (1) Aboriginal identity, (2) Aboriginal origin, (3) Registered Indian status and (4) First Nation or Band membership. Data from the 2001 Census will be available for the geographical locations where these populations reside, including areas with urban/rural and Indian reserve designations. Data pertaining to the socio-economic characteristics of these populations is also available.

    Additional information on the Aboriginal population is also available from the Aboriginal Peoples Survey.

    It is possible to subscribe to all the day-of-release bundles. For more information, please refer to Catalogue No. 97F0023XCB.

    This table is available FREE on the Internet, Catalogue No. 97F0011XIE2001044.

    Release date: 2003-11-19
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  • 1. Industry - 1980 Standard Industrial Classification (382), Class of Worker (6B) and Sex (3) for Labour Force 15 Years and Over, for Canada, Provinces, Territories, Census Metropolitan Areas and Census Agglomerations, 1996 and 2001 Censuses - 20% Sample Data Archived
    Table: 97F0012X2001013
    Description:

    This table is part of the topic "Canada's Workforce: Paid Work," which presents 2001 Census data on the paid work of the Canadian workforce, including detailed industry and occupation data, class of worker and work activity during the reference year. Labour market information is available for small areas and small population groups.

    These data are used by governments, businesses, labour unions and others to analyze labour market conditions throughout the country. For small areas, the census is useful in allowing for comparisons of labour market structure and performance between areas. Similarly, for small population groups, such as visible minorities, immigrants and language groups, the census allows the assessment of the occupational structure and labour market status and integration of these groups compared with the population as a whole. The census is also the only source of data covering the entire labour market, including Indian reserves, overseas households, and all provinces and territories. Given the size of the census sample, this level of industry and occupation detail is reliable at very detailed levels of geography.

    It is possible to subscribe to all the day-of-release bundles. For more information refer to Catalogue No. 97F0023XCB.

    This table is available FREE on the Internet, Catalogue No. 97F0012XIE2001013.

    Release date: 2003-12-16
  • 2. Industry - 1980 Standard Industrial Classification (97), Class of Worker (6C) and Sex (3) for Labour Force 15 Years and Over, for Canada, Provinces and Territories, 1986 to 2001 Censuses, and for Census Metropolitan Areas and Census Agglomerations, 1991 to 2001 Censuses - 20% Sample Data Archived
    Table: 97F0012X2001014
    Description:

    This table is part of the topic "Canada's Workforce: Paid Work," which presents 2001 Census data on the paid work of the Canadian workforce, including detailed industry and occupation data, class of worker and work activity during the reference year. Labour market information is available for small areas and small population groups.

    These data are used by governments, businesses, labour unions and others to analyze labour market conditions throughout the country. For small areas, the census is useful in allowing for comparisons of labour market structure and performance between areas. Similarly, for small population groups, such as visible minorities, immigrants and language groups, the census allows the assessment of the occupational structure and labour market status and integration of these groups compared with the population as a whole. The census is also the only source of data covering the entire labour market, including Indian reserves, overseas households, and all provinces and territories. Given the size of the census sample, this level of industry and occupation detail is reliable at very detailed levels of geography.

    It is possible to subscribe to all the day-of-release bundles. For more information refer to Catalogue No. 97F0023XCB.

    This table is available FREE on the Internet, Catalogue No. 97F0012XIE2001014.

    Release date: 2003-12-16
  • 3. Industry - 1980 Standard Industrial Classification (460), Class of Worker (6C) and Sex (3) for Labour Force 15 Years and Over, for Canada, Provinces and Territories, 1986 to 2001 Censuses, and for Census Metropolitan Areas and Census Agglomerations, 1991 to 2001 Censuses - 20% Sample Data Archived
    Table: 97F0012X2001016
    Description:

    This table is part of the topic "Canada's Workforce: Paid Work," which presents 2001 Census data on the paid work of the Canadian workforce, including detailed industry and occupation data, class of worker and work activity during the reference year. Labour market information is available for small areas and small population groups.

    These data are used by governments, businesses, labour unions and others to analyze labour market conditions throughout the country. For small areas, the census is useful in allowing for comparisons of labour market structure and performance between areas. Similarly, for small population groups, such as visible minorities, immigrants and language groups, the census allows the assessment of the occupational structure and labour market status and integration of these groups compared with the population as a whole. The census is also the only source of data covering the entire labour market, including Indian reserves, overseas households, and all provinces and territories. Given the size of the census sample, this level of industry and occupation detail is reliable at very detailed levels of geography.

    It is possible to subscribe to all the day-of-release bundles. For more information refer to Catalogue No. 97F0023XCB.

    This table is available FREE on the Internet, Catalogue No. 97F0012XIE2001016.

    Release date: 2003-12-16
  • 4. 2001 Provincial and Territorial Profiles, 2001 Census Archived
    Profile of a community or region: 94F0046X
    Description:

    This profile provides a statistical overview at the provincial and territorial geographic level, presenting most of the census variables. It contains fewer details about the breakdown of variables than the electronic cumulative profiles and the print profiles.

    The profiles are part of the census standard data products, which are data tables extracted from the 2001 Census database. They contain statistical information about all population, household, dwelling and family characteristics.

    Release date: 2003-12-09
  • 5. Household Income Groups (24) in Constant (2000) Dollars and Selected Demographic, Educational, Cultural, Language and Labour Force Characteristics of Primary Household Maintainer (87) for Private Households, for Canada, Provinces and Territories, 1995 and 2000 - 20% Sample Data Archived
    Table: 97F0020X2001084
    Description:

    This table is part of the topic "Income of Individuals, Families and Households," which shows 2001 Census data on the income of Canadian individuals, families and households in the year 2000. The data include the composition of income that serves to measure low income, known as the low-income cut-off (LICO). The composition of income consists of earnings, income from government sources and investments. The data also include the household incomes of Canadians by family type, age and geography, as well as the household incomes of certain population groups, such as immigrants.

    It is possible to subscribe to all the day-of-release bundles. For more information, refer to Catalogue No. 97F0023XCB.

    This table is available FREE on Internet, Catalogue No. 97F0020XIE2001084.

    Release date: 2003-12-05
  • 6. Selected Demographic, Cultural, Educational, Labour Force and Income Characteristics (508), Mother Tongue (4) and Sex (3) for Population Having English, French or English and French As Mother Tongue, for Canada, Provinces, Territories, Census Divisions and Census Subdivisions, 2001 Census - 20% Sample Data Archived
    Table: 97F0007X2001042
    Description:

    This table is part of the topic "Language Composition of Canada," which presents 2001 Census data on the language composition of Canada, by mother tongue and other variables, as well as on languages spoken at home and knowledge of English,

    Release date: 2003-11-19
  • 7. Selected Labour Force Characteristics (50), Aboriginal Identity (8), Age Groups (5A), Sex (3) and Area of Residence (7) for Population 15 Years and Over, for Canada, Provinces and Territories, 2001 Census - 20% Sample Data Archived
    Table: 97F0011X2001044
    Description:

    This table is part of the topic "Aboriginal Peoples of Canada," which shows 2001 Census data on the Aboriginal peoples of Canada and their demographic characteristics. Depending on the application, counts using any of the following concepts may be appropriate for defining the Aboriginal population: (1) Aboriginal identity, (2) Aboriginal origin, (3) Registered Indian status and (4) First Nation or Band membership. Data from the 2001 Census will be available for the geographical locations where these populations reside, including areas with urban/rural and Indian reserve designations. Data pertaining to the socio-economic characteristics of these populations is also available.

    Additional information on the Aboriginal population is also available from the Aboriginal Peoples Survey.

    It is possible to subscribe to all the day-of-release bundles. For more information, please refer to Catalogue No. 97F0023XCB.

    This table is available FREE on the Internet, Catalogue No. 97F0011XIE2001044.

    Release date: 2003-11-19
  • 8. Selected Labour Force Characteristics (50), Aboriginal Identity (8), Age Groups (5A) and Sex (3) for Population 15 Years and Over, for Canada, Provinces, Territories and Census Metropolitan Areas, 2001 Census - 20% Sample Data Archived
    Table: 97F0011X2001045
    Description:

    This table is part of the topic "Aboriginal Peoples of Canada," which shows 2001 Census data on the Aboriginal peoples of Canada and their demographic characteristics. Depending on the application, counts using any of the following concepts may be appropriate for defining the Aboriginal population: (1) Aboriginal identity, (2) Aboriginal origin, (3) Registered Indian status and (4) First Nation or Band membership. Data from the 2001 Census will be available for the geographical locations where these populations reside, including areas with urban/rural and Indian reserve designations. Data pertaining to the socio-economic characteristics of these populations is also available.

    Additional information on the Aboriginal population is also available from the Aboriginal Peoples Survey.

    It is possible to subscribe to all the day-of-release bundles. For more information, please refer to Catalogue No. 97F0023XCB.

    This table is available FREE on the Internet, Catalogue No. 97F0011XIE2001045.

    Release date: 2003-11-19
  • 9. Selected Labour Force Characteristics (50), Aboriginal Origin (14), Age Groups (5A), Sex (3) and Area or Residence (7) for Population 15 Years and Over, for Canada, Provinces and Territories, 2001 Census - 20% Sample Data Archived
    Table: 97F0011X2001052
    Description:

    This table is part of the topic "Aboriginal Peoples of Canada," which shows 2001 Census data on the Aboriginal peoples of Canada and their demographic characteristics. Depending on the application, counts using any of the following concepts may be appropriate for defining the Aboriginal population: (1) Aboriginal identity, (2) Aboriginal origin, (3) Registered Indian status and (4) First Nation or Band membership. Data from the 2001 Census will be available for the geographical locations where these populations reside, including areas with urban/rural and Indian reserve designations. Data pertaining to the socio-economic characteristics of these populations .

    Additional information on the Aboriginal population is also available from the Aboriginal Peoples Survey.

    It is possible to subscribe to all the day-of-release bundles. For more information, please refer to Catalogue No. 97F0023XCB.

    This table is available FREE on the Internet, Catalogue No. 97F0011XIE2001052.

    Release date: 2003-11-19
  • 10. Selected Labour Force Characteristics (50), Aboriginal Origin (14), Age Groups (5A) and Sex (3) for Population 15 Years and Over, for Canada, Provinces, Territories and Census Metropolitan Areas, 2001 Census - 20% Sample Data Archived
    Table: 97F0011X2001053
    Description:

    This table is part of the topic "Aboriginal Peoples of Canada," which shows 2001 Census data on the Aboriginal peoples of Canada and their demographic characteristics. Depending on the application, counts using any of the following concepts may be appropriate for defining the Aboriginal population: (1) Aboriginal identity, (2) Aboriginal origin, (3) Registered Indian status and (4) First Nation or Band membership. Data from the 2001 Census will be available for the geographical locations where these populations reside, including areas with urban/rural and Indian reserve designations. Data pertaining to the socio-economic characteristics of these populations is also available.

    Additional information on the Aboriginal population is also available from the Aboriginal Peoples Survey.

    It is possible to subscribe to all the day-of-release bundles. For more information, please refer to Catalogue No. 97F0023XCB.

    This table is also available FREE on the Internet, Catalogue No. 97F0011XIE2001053.

    Release date: 2003-11-19
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  • 1. More than Just Farming: Employment in Agriculture and Agri-food in Rural and Urban Canada Archived
    Articles and reports: 21-006-X2002008
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    While the number of census-farms and farm operators is shrinking, the number of jobs in the agriculture and agri-food industry is growing. During the 15-year period from 1981 to 1996, the industry employed 15% of Canada's workforce.

    Employment in the agri-food sector has grown faster than the overall Canadian economy and this has offset the decline in employment on farms. In 1981, more people worked on farms than worked in restaurants, bars and taverns. By 1996, this trend had reversed and employment in the food and beverage services sector far outstripped the number of workers on farms.

    Food processing is often promoted as part of agricultural policy (to provide a local market for Canadian farmers) and as part of rural development policy (to create jobs in rural areas). However, in 1996, fewer people were working in Canada's food processing sector than in 1981. More food was processed (there was growth in the gross domestic product (GDP) of this sector), but fewer workers were involved. Rural regions adjacent to urban areas gained a greater share of food processing employment, making these regions relatively competitive in keeping food processing workforces.

    Employment in the agricultural and agri-food sectors is growing, but the nature of the work and where it is being done is changing.

    Release date: 2003-12-11
  • 2. Precarious jobs: A new typology of employment Archived
    Articles and reports: 75-001-X200311013101
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    This paper looks at 'non-standard,' 'contingent' and 'precarious' employment situations, which differ from the traditional model of a stable, full-time job.

    Release date: 2003-12-08
  • 3. High-tech: Two years after the boom Archived
    Articles and reports: 75-001-X200311113104
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    This paper looks at the high-tech sector in 2002, a year after high-profile layoffs were made in response to the collapse in demand for its products and services.

    Release date: 2003-12-08
  • 4. Dimensions of Occupational Changes in Canada's Knowledge Economy, 1971-1996 Archived
    Articles and reports: 11-622-M2003004
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    This paper examines the increasing importance of high-knowledge occupations over the period 1971 to 1996. It also examines changes that have occurred for different knowledge professions, including managers, professionals and technical occupations, by industry and by geographic area.

    Release date: 2003-10-30
  • 5. Knowledge Workers in Canada's Economy, 1971 to 2001 Archived
    Articles and reports: 11-624-M2003004
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    This paper examines the emergence of the knowledge economy by studying the increasing importance of high-knowledge occupations from 1971 to 2001.

    Release date: 2003-10-30
  • 6. From Labrador City to Toronto: The Industrial Diversity of Canadian Cities, 1992 to 2002 Archived
    Articles and reports: 11-624-M2003003
    Geography: Canada, Census metropolitan area
    Description:

    This paper provides an empirical analysis of the levels and trends in the industrial diversity of Canadian cities over the past 10 years (1992 to 2002). Diverse cities are thought to be more stable and provide better environments that lead to stronger economic growth.

    Release date: 2003-10-27
  • 7. The Labour Market Impacts of Adult Education and Training in Canada Archived
    Articles and reports: 81-595-M2003008
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    This report estimates the impact of participating in adult education and training on the employment and earnings of Canadians, using the data from the 1998 Adult Education and Training Survey (AETS).

    Release date: 2003-10-15
  • 8. Information technology workers Archived
    Articles and reports: 75-001-X200310713095
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    This paper looks at the surge in demand for people skilled in computer specialties after the rapid growth of the information, communication and technology (ICT) industry in the 1990s. It uses data from the 2001 Census.

    Release date: 2003-09-18
  • 9. Model-based unemployment rate estimation for the Canadian Labour Force Survey: A hierarchical Bayes approach Archived
    Articles and reports: 12-001-X20030016602
    Description:

    The Canadian Labour Force Survey (LFS) produces monthly direct estimates of the unemployment rate at national and provincial levels. The LFS also releases unemployment estimates for subprovincial areas such as census metropolitan areas (CMAs) and census agglomerations (CAs). However, for some subprovincial areas, the direct estimates are not very reliable since the sample size in some areas is quite small. In this paper, a cross-sectional and time-series model is used to borrow strength across areas and time periods to produce model-based unemployment rate estimates for CMAs and CAs. This model is a generalization of a widely used cross-sectional model in small area estimation and includes a random walk or AR(1) model for the random time component. Monthly Employment Insurance (EI) beneficiary data at the CMA or CA level are used as auxiliary covariates in the model. A hierarchical Bayes (HB) approach is employed and the Gibbs sampler is used to generate samples from the joint posterior distribution. Rao-Blackwellized estimators are obtained for the posterior means and posterior variances of the CMA/CA-level unemployment rates. The HB method smoothes the survey estimates and leads to a substantial reduction in standard errors. Base on posterior distributions, bayesian model fitting is also investigated in this paper.

    Release date: 2003-07-31
  • 10. Adjustment of unemployment estimates based on small area estimation in Korea Archived
    Articles and reports: 12-001-X20030016607
    Description:

    The Korean Economically Active Population Survey (EAPS) has been conducted in order to produce unemployment statistics for large areas such as metropolitan cities and provincial levels. Large areas have been designated as planned domains in the EAPS and local self-government areas (LSGAs) as unplanned domains. In this study, we suggest small area estimation methods to adjust for the unemployment statistics of LSGAs within large areas estimated directly from current EAPS data. We suggest synthetic and composite estimators under the Korean EAPS system, and for the model-based estimator we put forward the hierarchical Bayes (HB) estimator from the general multi-level model. The HB estimator we use here was introduced by You and Rao (2000). The mean square errors of the synthetic and composite estimates are derived from the EAPS data by the Jackknife method, and are used as a measure of accuracy for the small area estimates. Gibbs sampling is used to obtain the HB estimates and their posterior variances, which we use to measure precision for small area estimates. The total unemployment figures of the 10 LSGAs within the ChoongBuk Province produced by the December 2000 EAPS data have been estimated using the small area estimation methods suggested in this study. The reliability of small area estimates is evaluated by the relative standard errors or the relative root mean square errors of these estimates. Here, under the current Korean EAPS system, we suggest that the composite estimates are more reliable than other small area estimates.

    Release date: 2003-07-31
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  • By relevance is only needed or beneficial when you use the search box and submit a search query. Results are ordered by a combination of where the search term appears in the content, e.g., if it appears in the title, it likely means the product is more relevant to your search; how up to date or new the content in the product is; how popular the product is; and other factors.
  • By title – sorts results alphabetically.