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Charted: The link between unemployment and recessions

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A low unemployment rate is a classic sign of a strong economy. Image: Pexels/Lukas

Marcus Lu
Financial Writer, Visual Capitalist
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Recessions are often preceded by low employment, data shows. Image: Visual Capitalist.

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