Geography GCSE
Economic insecurity
What Economic insecurity means in Geography GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Economic insecurity
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Reference: AQA
When the formal job market cannot absorb the workforce, forcing many into the informal economy and leading to high unemployment.
Topics that use Economic insecurity
- Section A: Urban issues and challenges (AQA GCSE)
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