Mike has been unemployed for over a year. He hasn't looked for a job in the last three months, but he's just started looking for work again. Because Mike started looking for a new job,
A) the labor force participation rate decreased. B) the unemployment rate increased.
C) the unemployment rate decreased. D) the working-age population increased.
B
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In Dakistan, 3M people work, 0.5M are unemployed and get UI benefits, 0.1M are unemployed without UI benefits and 3M have no intention to work. The unemployment rate is (to the nearest %)
A) 7%. B) 9%. C) 14%. D) 17%.
Which of the following defines the face value of a bond?
a. The amount that the bond issuer agrees to pay the investor b. The rate of return a bond is expected to pay at the time of purchase c. The current price of a bond at a given time d. The interest rate paid on a bond either annually or semi-annually
Which of the following tends to increase the attractiveness of a retirement system based on savings and investment rather than pay-as-you-go principles?
a. a persistent increase in the number of workers relative to the number of retirees b. a large number of workers relative to the number of retirees c. a reduction in the number of workers relative to the number of retirees d. a persistent increase in the life expectancy of retirees.
The demand curve for the product of a monopolistically competitive firm
A) is perfectly elastic. B) is unitary elastic. C) is downward sloping. D) is perfectly inelastic.