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Working together - self-employed couples

Articles and reports: 75-001-X19990044753
Description:

This article notes the growing incidence of self-employment among dual-earner couples and compares their characteristics with those of couples who have paid jobs. It also looks at the occupations and businesses of self-employed couples who co-own a business.

Issue Number: 1999004
Author(s): Marshall, Katherine
Main Product: Perspectives on Labour and Income
Format Release date More information
PDF December 1, 1999

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      Couple relationships
    • Labour
        Hours of work and work arrangements
        • Self-employment

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    Date modified:
    2026-04-11

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