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More workers quitting — a good sign for the economy

By Joseph Lawler
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More workers quitting — a good sign for the economy

More workers quit in January than at any time since 2001, the Department of Labor reported Thursday.

More quits are generally viewed as a good sign for the economy, since they suggest that workers are comfortable enough with their prospects to leave an existing position.

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