2.1.3 Employment and unemployment

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Question 2

With reference to Figure 1, explain one reason why the Labor Force Survey (ILO) measure of unemployment and the Claimant Count measure of unemployment differ.

Figure 1: Comparison of UK Unemployment Measures (2008–2013)

Comparison of UK Unemployment Measures (2008–2013)

Year	ILO Measure (Millions)	Claimant Count (Millions)
2008	1.62	0.90
2009	2.45	1.55
2010	2.48	1.50
2011	2.59	1.60
2012	2.51	1.56
2013	2.34	1.42

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2.1.3 Employment and unemployment

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Question 2

With reference to Figure 1, explain one reason why the Labor Force Survey (ILO) measure of unemployment and the Claimant Count measure of unemployment differ.

Figure 1: Comparison of UK Unemployment Measures (2008–2013)

Comparison of UK Unemployment Measures (2008–2013)

Year	ILO Measure (Millions)	Claimant Count (Millions)
2008	1.62	0.90
2009	2.45	1.55
2010	2.48	1.50
2011	2.59	1.60
2012	2.51	1.56
2013	2.34	1.42

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2.1.3 Employment and unemployment

Question 2

Figure 1: Comparison of UK Unemployment Measures (2008–2013)

2.1.3 Employment and unemployment Questions

2.1.3 Employment and unemployment

Question 2

Figure 1: Comparison of UK Unemployment Measures (2008–2013)

2.1.3 Employment and unemployment Questions