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Identify and explain the four ways in which marginal jobs deviate from the norms of expected work. Then explain which members of the labor force have the highest likelihood of working in marginal jobs and why.

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The deviations are 1.limited or no skills necessary, 2. no education necessary, 3. jobs are temporary or limited in time and 4. scope, and pay is not based on regularly accepted time or weekly terms. When there are no or limited skills necessary, this generally means the ...

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