Statistical Wonderland #2
Did you wake up this morning thinking:
"What are some of the main barriers and incentives to labour force participation in Australia?"
If you did, then today is your lucky day, because today the ABS released some fresh new statistics:
6239.0 - Barriers and Incentives to Labour Force Participation, Australia, Jul 2008 to Jun 2009
Maybe that sounds boring, but it is actually pretty interesting and there is great potential to learn a fact that you never knew before. Follow the link above (click on the catalouge number) to look at the summery of the report, where you will find some sweet information about why some people are choosing not to work and why other people are struggling to find work. This is what I learnt today: In my age group (18-29 years) 30% of people want to work more hours but can't because they are studying. And 20% want to work more hours but can't because they have a long term illness or disability. That is more than I expected.
"What are some of the main barriers and incentives to labour force participation in Australia?"
If you did, then today is your lucky day, because today the ABS released some fresh new statistics:
6239.0 - Barriers and Incentives to Labour Force Participation, Australia, Jul 2008 to Jun 2009
Maybe that sounds boring, but it is actually pretty interesting and there is great potential to learn a fact that you never knew before. Follow the link above (click on the catalouge number) to look at the summery of the report, where you will find some sweet information about why some people are choosing not to work and why other people are struggling to find work. This is what I learnt today: In my age group (18-29 years) 30% of people want to work more hours but can't because they are studying. And 20% want to work more hours but can't because they have a long term illness or disability. That is more than I expected.