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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Labour Force Survey Two-Quarter Longitudinal Dataset, October 2015 - March 2016

Variable Details

VariableMAINMS2
LabelMain method of looking for work (self-employment)
Responses
5 Advertise in newspapers or journals 13
6 Answer ads in newspapers and journals 26
11 Look for premises or equipment 9
12 Seek any kind of permit 1
13 Try to get loan, other financial backing 2
14 Do anything else to find work 58
-9 Does not apply 32357
-8 No answer 0
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationLabour Force Survey Two-Quarter Longitudinal Dataset, October 2015 - March 2016
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