Some economists argue that, unlike past recoveries, when workers who were temporarily laid off were rehired, job losses starting in 1991 were more permanent. Unemployed workers had to find jobs in new industries, which took more time and training.
有些经济学家认为，在以往的复苏中工人只是临时退出工作岗位，而现今职位的流失则是长期性的。失业的工人必须在新的行业找工作，而这也要耗费更多时间和培训。