Overview of the labour market [October 2006]

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Abstract

Over the year to May 2006, employment increased by 7 thousand. The employment rate – as a percentage of the working age population – fell to 75.3 per cent, down 0.1 percentage points on the previous quarter. Over the year to May 2006, the employment rate was up by 0.1 per cent. Figure 1 provides an account of quarterly LFS employment over a four-year period from March to May 2006.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)32-38
Number of pages7
JournalQuarterly Economic Commentary
Volume31
Issue number2
Publication statusPublished - Oct 2006

Keywords

  • Fraser of Allander Institute
  • Scottish economy
  • scottish labour history

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