Tuesday, August 10, 2004

Same facts...different stories

Productivity Posts Slowest Rise Since 2002
By MARTIN CRUTSINGER, AP Economics Writer
WASHINGTON - The productivity of American workers rose at an annual rate of 2.9 percent in the spring, the slowest increase since late 2002, the government reported Tuesday.


U.S. Productivity Stronger Than Expected
Reuters - Productivity of U.S. businesses rose at a swifter-than-expected pace in the second quarter but labor costs still gained at their fastest rate in two years, the government said on Tuesday.

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