Middle East Economic Survey
VOL. XLVIII
No 5
31-January-2005
REGIONAL
Youth Unemployment In Arab Countries Reaches 60%
Low rates of economic growth and resulting low job creation, coupled with population dynamics and a growing labor force, have contributed to high unemployment rates in Arab countries. According to the Arab Leagues Council of Arab Economic Unity, the unemployment rate in Arab countries varies between 15% and 20%, and youth (15-24 year-olds) unemployment is as high as 60%. Youth...
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