National Longitudinal Surveys (NLS)

The NLS, sponsored by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, are nationally representative surveys that follow the same sample of individuals from specific birth cohorts over time. The surveys collect data on labor market activity, schooling, fertility, program participation, health, and much more.

Data and Resources

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Source	https://www.nlsinfo.org/content/cohorts/nlsy97/intro-to-the-sample/nlsy97-sample-introduction-0
Maintainer	U.S. Department of Labor (DoL)/Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
Last Updated	December 19, 2022, 23:22 (UTC)
Created	November 27, 2019, 01:42 (UTC)