Research results suggest that unemployment insurance recipients are more likely to remain in their usual occupation, and less likely to seek employment in one of the lower-paying occupations for which they are also qualified. (CT)

Using data from 1954-86, including the 1980s period of relative decline in the value of the minimum wage, a study found that a 10 percent increase in minimum wage reduced teen unemployment by less than 1 percent. In addition, no apparent effect on employment of adults aged 20-24 was found, and minimal differences appeared for sex and race. (SK)