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It is notable that the small decline in employment in five regions is<br />

associated with a productivity boost brought about by e-commerce<br />

(i.e. an increase in GRP per worker). The largest forecast decrease in<br />

employment relative to the base case equates to net losses of 46 jobs. This<br />

is after more than a decade of change, giving industries, communities and<br />

governments considerable time to adjust and respond as necessary. While<br />

structural adjustment is not always comfortable, especially for those<br />

involved, this would seem to be an area where the transition costs could<br />

be easily managed.

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