"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.
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Sentences with «persistent unemployment»
- 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)
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