Unemployment Trends since the 1970s

Debra Leaker
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Economic & Labour Market Review, 2009, vol. 3, issue 2, 37-41

Abstract: Unemployment occurs when an individualis available and seeking work but iswithout work. There are various causes ofunemployment, but it normally relates tothe economic cycle. When the economy isstrong, employers create more jobs andunemployment falls. Conversely when theeconomy is weak, there is a reduction injob opportunities and unemployment rises.This article examines unemploymenttrends using information from theLabour Force Survey and Jobcentre Plusadministrative system. It shows trendsin unemployment from the early 1970s,and compares the number of people whoclassify themselves as unemployed withthose who are claiming unemployment relatedbenefits. It also looks at thecharacteristics of unemployed peopleto describe variations among differentsubgroups of the population. Economic & Labour Market Review (2009) 3, 37–41; doi:10.1057/elmr.2009.26

Date: 2009
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