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Table for figure of Change in Unit Labor Costs,
1996-2006
Percent, annual rate
Period Change
in unit
labor costs
1996-2000 2.25
2001 0.40
2002 0.20
2003 0.50
2004 1.80
2005 1.60
2006 2.80

Note: Nonfarm business sector. The change for 1996 to 2000 is measured from 1995:Q4 to 2000:Q4.

Source: Department of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Labor Statistics.