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Challenges in Britain's Democracy and Unemployment Issue in the OECD Club

The Conservative Party's long-standing rule in Britain may be coming to an end as the country prepares to elect a new Parliament. In India, the market for genuine single malt whiskey is growing as distillers produce authentic products. The mid-2010s saw a global unemployment crisis, with 7% of the labor force in the OECD countries lacking work. The conclusion is that unemployment remains a significant issue, and many employed individuals have 'bullshit jobs' with no real purpose.

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