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Regional Observatory

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Regional Observatory
The West Midlands Regional Observatory summarizes information about several indicators across the region. In the screenshot, a comparative view of the proportion of people claiming Jobseekers allowance across the region
Visual types
Level of expertise
  • None
Source:
West Midlands Regional Observatory: West Midlands Regional Observatory (Government report)
http://www.wmro.org/noncms/instantatlas/JSA-claimant-count-LAD-2_NW/atlas.html
Interactive features
Hover the mouse over the chart area to reveal more details. The map, table, line and bar chart are interconnected.
Benefits & pitfalls to avoid
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