The U.S. Bureau of the Census publishes employment statistics and demand forecasts for various occupations.

A. Using a spreadsheet or hand-held calculator, calculate the ten-year growth rate forecast using the constant growth model with annual compounding, and the constant growth model with continuous compounding for each occupation.
B. Compare your answers and discuss any differences.

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Employment (1.000) Occupatio 1998 Bill collectors Computer 299 engineers Physicians 66 assistants Respiratory 86 therapists Systems 617 analysts 2008 420 622 98 123 311 1,194