19. Use the following table to answer the next three questions: Group # in Millions Work-eligible population ??? Labor force 161 Not in labor force 84 Employed ??? Unemployed 20 QP7Some a. According to the above table, what is the unemployment rate in this economy? b. According to the table, what is the work-eligible population in this economy? a. According to the table, what is the labor force participation rate in this economy?

19. Use the following table to answer the next three questions: Group # in Millions Work-eligible population ??? Labor force 161 Not in labor force 84 Employed ??? Unemployed 20 QP7Some a. According to the above table, what is the unemployment rate in this economy? b. According to the table, what is the work-eligible population in this economy? a. According to the table, what is the labor force participation rate in this economy?

Macroeconomics: Private and Public Choice (MindTap Course List)

16th Edition

ISBN:9781305506756

Author:James D. Gwartney, Richard L. Stroup, Russell S. Sobel, David A. Macpherson

Publisher:James D. Gwartney, Richard L. Stroup, Russell S. Sobel, David A. Macpherson

Chapter8: Economic Fluctuations, Unemployment, And Inflation

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 7CQ

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