What is the national definition of unemployment adopted in Afghanistan? The definition must specify (i) the working age group; (ii) maximum number of hours per week beyond which the person will no longer be consider unemployed; (iii) reference period (number of weeks or days) for looking for job; and (iv) working hours reference

What is the national definition of unemployment adopted in Afghanistan? The definition must specify (i) the working age group; (ii) maximum number of hours per week beyond which the person will no longer be consider unemployed; (iii) reference period (number of weeks or days) for looking for job; and (iv) working hours reference

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Author:Tucker, Irvin B.

Publisher:Tucker, Irvin B.

Chapter12: Business Cycles And Unemployment

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