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15. 1. The employment growth rate will likely be close to th e average. 2. The unemployment rate (1%) is below the 2004 avera ge (7%). 3. The number of job seekers will likely exceed the nu mber of job openings. Although the retirement rate wi ll likely be average, the number of retiring workers s hould contribute to job openings.

19. 1. $25,000 to $30,000 a year1. $25,000 to $30,000 a year 2. $70,000 to $100,000 or more a year2. $70,000 to $100,000 or more a year 3. self-employed freelancers who are contracted by companies for certain lengths of time or jus t until their projects are finished. 4. No4. No