During normal operation, Labour Force Survey (LFS) person weighted datasets use a roll-forward imputation. This article discusses an alternative imputation method that might better cope with the unprecedented labour market circumstances brought about in the pandemic and highlights the impact on key labour market estimates.

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Labour Force Survey: Alternative imputation during the pandemic

https://www.ons.gov.uk/releases/labourforcesurveyalternativeimputationduringthepandemic

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Published 2 November 2021