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# [Economists predicted mass layoffs. Where are they?](https://www.barryinvestmentadvisors.com/blog/economists-predicted-mass-layoffs.-where-are-they)

 Written by [Barry Investment Advisors](https://www.barryinvestmentadvisors.com/blog/author/barry-investment-advisors) | Oct 26, 2022 3:10:16 PM

Historically high inflation rates and a U.S. economy still reeling from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have stoked fears of mass layoffs and job losses. Yet despite these fears, initial jobless claims haven't spiked as expected; rather, they have gradually increased, leading some to believe the worst is behind us. In this video, economists at EPB Research take a closer look at the data to find out why mass layoffs haven’t started—and why that doesn’t mean we’re out of the woods yet. 

                                                               

 

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