States that the U.S. economy is expected to grow by 30 percent between 1988 and 2000 and that the labor force will increase by 16 percent. Summarizes trends for the economy, the labor force, industries, and occupations and also looks at some implications of the projections. (Author)

The employment of lawyers has increased rapidly, especially in the legal services industry, but growth is slower in government and for the self-employed. Continuing high numbers of graduates will keep competition in the legal field strong. (SK)

Alternative projections show a considerable range of change for the labor force and gross national product and in employment and unemployment. Under all assumptions, job opportunities vary by industry and occupation. (Author)

The Bureau of Labor Statistics has updated its projections for the decade to reflect recent social, political, and economic development. Three scenarios provide the range of possible growth paths. (Author)

Productivity growth and the educational requirements of future jobs are important issues for the remainder of the century. (Author)

This article indicates the sources of data and methods used to develop employment projections; summarizes the projections of the labor force, economic growth, industrial employment, and occupational employment; and discusses some important implications of the projections. (JOW)

Bureau of Labor Statistics data show the industrial sector as a whole in healthy shape, but a few manufacturing industries in deep trouble. These industries include tobacco manufacturers, iron and steel foundries, leather products, and steel manufacturers. Also examines shifts in employment and output, job quality, and outlook for the future. (CT)

Many service industries are capital intensive, and the range of expansion in output per hour is not significantly different from that found among goods-producing industries. (Author/SSH)

Reviews the trends of the last four decades in terms of the labor force, economics, employment by industry, and employment by occupation. Considers uncertainties surrounding projections to 2005: end of the cold war, European unification, and the North American Free Trade Agreement. (SK)

In next 15 years, economy will grow more slowly than it did in 1980s because of slow growth in labor force. Service industry will provide most of new jobs, and higher educational attainment will be needed to enable people to compete in an increasingly diverse labor force. (Includes projections and expected competition for about 250 occupations.)…