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Low skills

What low skills means in economics, as one of causes of poverty, with an example and a question to test yourself.

Definition
Low skills
Low skills are few qualifications or little training, confining a worker to jobs many others can do.
Example

Can you think of an example of low skills?

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Can you name five causes of poverty in the UK?

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