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Labor Mobility

Labor mobility is the ease with which workers can move between jobs, occupations, or geographic regions.

Higher mobility helps labor markets clear by moving workers from declining to growing areas, reducing structural unemployment. Barriers include licensing, housing costs, and limited information.

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