Psychology
4 years ago

Unemployment hurts less in high-unemployment regions in South Africa.

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Labor and Demography
Are there Regional Variations in the Psychological Cost of Unemployment in South Africa
Nattavudh Powdthavee

Paper Summary

The study looked at how unemployment affects people in South Africa. They found that in areas with high unemployment rates, being unemployed doesn't make people as unhappy as in places with lower unemployment rates. This means that the psychological impact of being unemployed can vary depending on where you live.

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