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ropulation is the single most important factor in determining the size and composition of the labor force — that is, people who are either working or looking for work.
Total employment is expected to increase from 144 million in 2002 to 165 million in 2012, or by 14.8 percent.
The 21 million jobs that will be added by 2012 will not be evenly distributed across major occupational groups. Changes in consumer demand, technology, and many other factors will contribute to the continually changing employment structure in the U.S. economy.
A look at the sectors:
• Service industries: Expected to account for approximately 20.8 million new wage and salary jobs by 2012.
• Education and health services: This industry supersector is projected to grow faster, 31.8 per
93.3%