Here is a Great Graphic from CNN. It captures the high level of youth (15-24 year-old cohort) unemployment. This excludes those that are in school or receiving training. The CNN report reviews the findings of the OECD, where the data originates. There are 34 countries in the OECD and their youth unemployment collectively was 18.6% last year year. The OECD warns of a "scarring effect" of such high youth unemployment that will impact career paths and earning prospects.
Great Graphic: Youth Unemployment
Reviewed by Marc Chandler
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July 11, 2012
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