"Persistent unemployment" refers to a situation where a significant number of people remain jobless for a long time and are unable to find regular employment despite actively seeking work. Full definition
This means that periods in which ex ante saving exceeds desired investment might lead to periods of persistent unemployment. (newyorkfed.org)
Despite the big - effort, these corporate programs will likely do very little toward making a dent in the country's persistent unemployment problems. (businessinsider.com)
At a time of persistent unemployment, especially among the less skilled, many wonder whether our schools are adequately preparing students for the 21st - century global economy. (educationnext.org)