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maegan lapsley
on Oct 13, 2024
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Which statement is true?
A) Discouraged workers are counted by the Bureau of Labor Statistics among the unemployed.
B) If we counted the unemployed,the labor force would be much higher.
C) The Bureau of Labor Statistics compiles the unemployment rate from its survey of state unemployment insurance offices.
D) If the labor force grows while the number of unemployed stays the same,the unemployment rate declines.
Bureau of Labor Statistics
A U.S. government agency responsible for collecting and analyzing labor economics and statistical data.
Discouraged Workers
Individuals not actively searching for employment due to believing no jobs are available for them.
Labor Force
The total number of people employed or actively seeking employment in a particular country or region.
- Acquire insight into how labor force movements influence unemployment figures.
- Understand the significance of unemployment figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and their impact on sociopolitical landscapes.
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Learning Objectives
- Acquire insight into how labor force movements influence unemployment figures.
- Understand the significance of unemployment figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and their impact on sociopolitical landscapes.