The article focuses on young people entering the job market during a time of high unemployment. The researchers gathered information from interviews and surveys with school leavers in 1982 and 1983. They wanted to understand how young people transition from school to work during tough economic times. The study looked at factors like school leaving decisions, knowledge of the job market, and job search behavior. The main goal was to see how accurate information about the job market affects young people's success in finding work. Key findings include factors that influence why some young people leave school early and how their job search behavior is impacted by their knowledge of the job market.