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The Inequality of Unemployment Experience in a Local Labour Market

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  • R.F. Elliott

    (Department of Economics, University of Aberdeen, Edward Wright Building, Dunbar Street, Aberdeen AB9 2TY, UK)

  • I. Theodossiou

    (Department of Economics, University of Aberdeen, Edward Wright Building, Dunbar Street, Aberdeen AB9 2TY, UK)

Abstract

This study applies a recently developed methodology in order to estimate the extent of the inequality of unemployment experience in Aberdeen. The findings show that the unemployment burden is indeed unequally shared and that this inequality exhibits only a limited decrease through time.

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  • R.F. Elliott & I. Theodossiou, 1992. "The Inequality of Unemployment Experience in a Local Labour Market," Urban Studies, Urban Studies Journal Limited, vol. 29(5), pages 783-797, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:urbstu:v:29:y:1992:i:5:p:783-797
    DOI: 10.1080/00420989220080691
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    1. Paul Lawless, 1995. "Inner-city and Suburban Labour Markets in a Major English Conurbation: Processes and Policy Implications," Urban Studies, Urban Studies Journal Limited, vol. 32(7), pages 1097-1125, August.

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