The average hours worked per week by production workers in manufacturing industries tend to lead the business cycle and is a good example of a leading indicator. Question 1 But where do I get this data ? Question 2 - Is it this ? If it is this then should I assume itâs a total line 5 and 6 ( Manufacturing hours and overtime ) http://www.bls.gov/news.release/empsit.t... Question 3 â Can I get a link to historical data for this indicator ? As far as back as possible ? Question 4 âCan I get a link to data for India and other countries as well because employers usually adjust work hours before increasing or decreasing their workforce.
You should look at the employment situation summary from the bureau of labor statistics. The report comes out along with non-farm employment report so the next one will be out on May 8.
Take a look at âHelp wanted advertising Indexâ (where 1987 = 100) .Its better âleadâ then ave hours per week. BTW , its at all time low at 12 now. I would also watch cost of TV adâs. IOW , the day that shamwow freak will stop appearing on TV so often ( adâs time is cheap) , recovery is near Good luck funding free data