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“Moreover, statistics can be deceiving: the growth of jobs in the US in the 90s was due to many part-time jobs, with no benefits and generally low pay.” quote by David Korten
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“Moreover, statistics can be deceiving: the growth of jobs in the US in the 90s was due to many part-time jobs, with no benefits and generally low pay.”

David Korten

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Job growth statistics can be misleading when many new jobs are low‑pay, part‑time, and lack benefits.

In simple terms: Job numbers hide poor quality work.

Key Takeaway

Look beyond headline numbers to job quality.

Themes

labor market statistics quality of work benefits

Mood

critical concerned

Type

analytical informative

When to use this quote

  • career planning
  • policy analysis
  • union organizing
  • personal budgeting

Key Concepts

precarious employment economic inequality

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you assess job quality?
  • What policies improve job security?
A Different Perspective

Critics say any job growth is positive.

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