NJ still lagging in job creation, economist says

November 10, 2015

But New Jersey is a different story. We lost 241,000 jobs and have only gained back 192,000, according to Rutgers economist James Hughes, dean of the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy.

“New Jersey is lagging way behind the nation,” Hughes said.

NJ101.5.com, November 11

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