ou are given the following information for a country: population of working age 6 million; labour force 4 million; and employed 3.5 million. Based on this information, which of the following is correct? a. There are 2.5 million unemployed in this country. b. The unemployment rate is approximately 8%. c. The employment rate is approximately 88%. d. The participation rate is approximately 67%.

ou are given the following information for a country: population of working age 6 million; labour force 4 million; and employed 3.5 million. Based on this information, which of the following is correct? a. There are 2.5 million unemployed in this country. b. The unemployment rate is approximately 8%. c. The employment rate is approximately 88%. d. The participation rate is approximately 67%.

Macroeconomics

13th Edition

ISBN:9781337617390

Author:Roger A. Arnold

Publisher:Roger A. Arnold

Chapter6: Macroeconomic Measurements, Part I: Prices And Unemployment

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