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February 1983, Vol. 106, No. 2
International comparisons of
labor force participation, 1960-81
Constance Sorrentino
Economist, Division of Foreign Labor Statistics and Trade, Bureau of Labor Statistics
Since 1960, rates of labor force activity have risen in four industrial nations, remained stable in one, and declined in four others; overall national participation estimates mask significant variations in trends by age and sex.
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