How are the labor force estimates for census regions and divisions calculated?
Under real-time benchmarking, a tiered approach to estimation is used. Model-based estimates (using a univariate form) are developed for the nine Census divisions that geographically exhaust the nation. These estimates are controlled to the national levels of employment and unemployment. State model-based estimates are then made and controlled to the Census division estimates. In this manner, the monthly State employment and unemployment estimates will add to the national levels. The Regional estimates are simply the sum of their respective component divisions.
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