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Data Starter: UK economic inactivity 1971-2024
Elizabeth Veal
13th December 2024
How has the economic inactivity rate in the UK changed between 1971 and 2024?
Using this Trading Economics chart (click on the MAX one), answer the following questions:
- Identify two significant features of the chart showing economic inactivity since 1971.
- Calculate the percentage point change in the inactivity rate (a) between Feb 2010 & Feb 2020 and (b) between Feb 2020 & Feb 2024.
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Elizabeth Veal
Liz has taught Economics for over 25 years, including several years as Head of Economics at leading schools.
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