Spending power fell for jobless, self-employed
Spending power rose by an average of 1.4% last year, according to the national statisics office CBS.
But people who lost their jobs or worked for themselves saw their average income go down sharply, the CBS said.
People in work saw their spending power go up by an average 3%, due mainly to pay rises.
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