I want to know the real numbers on the jobs lost and created by Bain.

[efhmc]

Is there anyway to get that information?

[elleng]

1. Would probably take a while, and be difficult,

as Bain was probably involved, in one way or another, in 'reorganizations' of a lot of companies. And the numbers you're looking for would be 'debatable,' as in, what's lost? What's created? And why did it happen?

[efhmc]

2. Wanted to see if there were numbers that would contradict Mitt's statement

about the number of jobs he created as an officer in Bain. We can see the real numbers in Mass. but wanted to see if there was any way to get the other stats. for Bain.

[SoutherDem]

3. I keep hearing people ask that question

The answer is it is too hard to calculate and would take unknowable variables (variables which would modify the answer). At least that is what everyone says when they are asked. I don't know if that is true or they just won't like the answer.

[rurallib]

4. I know some have tried, but part of the question is where do you start and stop

counting.
They are taking credit for Staples success, even though most of it came after Bain was no longer involved. And the jobs that Staples has are nit good paying jobs, but mostly low paying retail jobs.
Much of their positive numbers came from Staples, IIRC.