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T his chapter analyzes the Greek labor market by studying occupations, as well as the sectors of economic activity in which such occupations are active. It is expected that in the coming years, Greek employment and occupations will be influenced by the Greek economy entering a new economic environment, the wider developments in the global economy, the necessary restructuring of the productive fabric of the Greek economy by means of a new growth model, and wider social, environmental, and energy changes.This chapter-as well as the next one-is an integral part of the study on the occupations of the Greek economy. This chapter analyzes the current conditions in the labor market and depicts the methodology used to extract the conclusions.Sections 9.1 and 9.2 depict the recession repercussions on employment and occupations by studying the sectoral dimension of employment. The basic conclusions of the macroeconomic model (presented in chapter 7) are used to depict such repercussions, as well as the input-output model conclusions relating to the sectors of the Greek economy. Section 9.3 presents the methodology used and how the basic figures are calculated. Occupation and Sector CategoriesThe analysis aims to study employment in terms of occupations and sectors. Hence, it is necessary to start by charting existing labor market conditions as shaped by six years of recession. The occupation and sector P. E. Petrakis (ed.), The Rebirth of the Greek Labor Market

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