2min chapter

Think Like An Economist cover image

S E27: Unemployment - Does joblessness have to mean hopelessness?

Think Like An Economist

CHAPTER

How Many People Are Unemployed?

For a lot of people, their job can really go to the core of their identity. The numbers tell us something about the reasons that people are likely to be unemployed and how likely they are to find work. But most importantly, you just got to realize that behind the unemployment statistics are real families struggling to pay their rent or their mortgage or put food on the table.

00:00

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode