We’re in an economic boom. Where are the jobs?

Stocks are up. Hiring is down. | Getty Images

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A Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde story is playing out in the US economy right now. The stock market is at record levels, and the latest economic growth reading is above 4 percent, a boom-like scenario. But this positive tale has a dark side: There is virtually no hiring...