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It's probably because this country is doing quite well at the moment compared to the continent.
Unemployment is 4%, compared to nearly 10% in France. Thatcher had it at 12% for a couple of years, got it down to 6% and everyone still pisses their knickers about everyone being out of work in the 80s. -
Originally posted by minestrone View PostIt's probably because this country is doing quite well at the moment compared to the continent.
Unemployment is 4%, compared to nearly 10% in France. Thatcher had it at 12% for a couple of years, got it down to 6% and everyone still pisses their knickers about everyone being out of work in the 80s.Comment
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Originally posted by meridian View PostCool stats. Now do ones that compare underemployment.Comment
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Originally posted by minestrone View Post"I don't accept the ratio of working people to non working people as a valid indicator of the economy, but rather base my arguments on the subjective"Comment
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Originally posted by original PM View PostBut the unemployment rate has been calculated like this for years why question it now?Comment
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Originally posted by meridian View Post"I want to cherry pick a very narrow band of statistical information that fits my narrative, rather than broaden my range of stats to include other statistical information that might indicate that the overall picture isn't quite as black-and-white as I want it to be"
EU: youth unemployment rate by country 2018 | Statista
...it's a consequence of countries not being able to set interest rates and change money supply.Comment
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Originally posted by minestrone View PostIt's probably because this country is doing quite well at the moment compared to the continent.
Unemployment is 4%, compared to nearly 10% in France. Thatcher had it at 12% for a couple of years, got it down to 6% and everyone still pisses their knickers about everyone being out of work in the 80s.Down with racism. Long live miscegenation!Comment
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Originally posted by meridian View PostWho's questioning the unemployment rate?
Do you know the difference?Comment
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