The matter of employment comes up in political debates, but it’s not so clear what politicians mean when they say they’ve improved the job prospects of ordinary voters.
According to statistics produced by the government, the employment rate has barely changed since the 1970’s. It shows a clear, almost steady line until the present day.
The overpromising of party’s and a tendency to underdeliver may be explained by a potential to hit average, and find little to mark oneself out with if things are ok.
