A Guide to the BC Economy and Labour Market
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  An Introduction to BC's Economy  

This section describes some of the main characteristics of BC's economy. It begins with a brief overview of the province's economy and how it has changed over time, then it looks at the job market, and compares trends in employment and GDP (gross domestic product, also referred to as value added).

It provides a brief overview of the industrial structure of the economy, the sorts of jobs British Columbians have, some of the characteristics of the work force, and how the labour force is distributed around the province. This section also examines what is expected to happen in British Columbia during the next few years.

A Guide to the BC Economy and Labour MarketA Guide to the BC Economy and Labour Market