Suppose an economy consists of 500,000 individuals 16 years and older, 260,000 are employed, and 21,000 are unemployed but actively seeking work. In this example the unemployment rate is approximately
A) 4.2 percent. B) 6.1 percent. C) 7.5 percent. D) 8.0 percent.
C
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Which statement is most likely correct about quantity supplied?
a. When economists refer to quantity supplied, they are referring to a certain point on the supply curve or a certain quantity on the supply schedule. b. When economists refer to quantity supplied, they are referring to the relationship between a range of prices and the quantities supplied at those prices. c. Quantity supplied does not change with price. d. Quantity supplied will increase for one good when the quantity of the other good is increased.
Define and illustrate a principal-agent problem
Which of the following would an economist classify as capital?
A. a $100 traveller's check B. a government savings bond C. a new deposit of natural gas D. a police car