Chart 7. The title is "Despite Stronger Economic Activity, the Economy Has Yet to Generate Substantial Job Growth".

A bar chart showing the change in nonfarm payrolls. In January 1999, the change was 113 thousand; in December 1999, it was 294 thousand. In January 2000, the change was 194 thousand; in December 2000, it was 124 thousand. In January 2001, the change was minus 53 thousand; in December 2001, it was minus 212 thousand. In January 2002, the change was minus 165 thousand; in December 2002, it was minus 209 thousand. In January 2003, the change was 94 thousand; in December 2003, it was 16 thousand.