Main menu For students For teachers Explore our subjects Student events & courses

Explore

More for students
Sign in

Free Economics resources

Topic Videos

UK Economy: Can the UK reach full-employment?

Level:
A-Level, IB Diploma
Board:
AQA, Edexcel, Eduqas, IB, OCR, WJEC

Last updated 19 Jan 2020

Share this content:

In this updated video we look at whether the UK economy can realistically reach a state of full-employment?

Unemployment is at a 45-year low and the employment rate is also at a historic high of 76% of the population of working age. There are grounds for optimism not least if the Phillips Curve has flattened. But digging beneath the surface reveals some structural issues in the labour market that challenge the idea of full-employment as a realistic policy aim.

UK Economy: Can the UK reach full-employment?
Share this content:

You might also like

Introduction to Macroeconomics: The Labour Force

26th August 2026

Introduction to Macroeconomics: Unemployment

25th August 2026

Enrichment Economics: Why Don't Economic Stimulus Packages Always Work?

11th August 2026

In the News Teaching Activity – What key economic challenges will a new PM face? (June 2026)

29th June 2026

In the News Teaching Activity – Can creativity turn everyday skills into valuable economic assets? (June 2026)

1st June 2026

In the News Teaching Activity – How is climate change affecting the tea market? (May 2026)

18th May 2026

Macro Effects of AI on the UK Economy

15th May 2026

Policies to Tackle Youth Unemployment

15th May 2026