How many of the 50 US states + DC will have double digit unemployment in October 2009?

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Background:

Background: As of the September state-by-state totals, there were 14 states + DC = total of 15 with double digit unemployment, unchanged from August. The economy seems to be stabilizing, but consumer spending is anemic and housing and other sectors are still struggling.
Recent history:
April 2009: 8
May 2009: 14
June 2009:16
July 2009: 16
Aug 2009: 15
Sept 2009: 15
Can you predict how many states (+DC) will have 10% or more unemployment rate for October 2009? Settlement will be based on Local Area Unemployment Statistics released by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics for the month of October: http://www.bls.gov/web/laumstrk.htm.

Settlement details:Settlement will be based on Local Area Unemployment Statistics released by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics: http://www.bls.gov/web/laumstrk.htm

Forecast history %

11 states or fewer

12 states

13 states

14 states

15%

15 states

23%

16 states

29%

17 states

16%

18 states

19 states or more

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Initial likelihoods: 11 states or fewer : 5%, 12 states: 8%, 13 states: 12%, 14 states: 16%, 15 states: 18%, 16 states: 16%, 17 states: 12%, 18 states: 8%, 19 states or more: 5%

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tuff_sledding [Power User]

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