Labour force participation in the UK has not recovered since the pandemic. Some blame the generosity of the job furlough scheme, but many countries with similar policies have performed better. Underlying health problems in the population, exacerbated by Covid-19, may be a more plausible explanation.

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10 January 2024

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Economics Observatory

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https://www.economicsobservatory.com/has-job-furlough-reduced-uk-labour-force-participation-after-covid-19

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