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February 1982

Tracking youth joblessness: persistent or fleeting?

Norman Bowers

High turnover, seasonality, and work-school transitions are some reasons for high unemployment among young people; a recent longitudinal study suggests that recurrent and extensive joblessness among a relatively few persons may also be an important aspect of the labor market.

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