The table below shows employment and population data for the nation of Westland. Working-age Population 3,000,000 # People Employed 1,500,000 Participation Rate 80% Based on the data provided in the table above, calculate the following values: Size of the Labor Force Answer 1 Question 1 Unemployment Rate

The table below shows employment and population data for the nation of Westland. Working-age Population 3,000,000 # People Employed 1,500,000 Participation Rate 80% Based on the data provided in the table above, calculate the following values: Size of the Labor Force Answer 1 Question 1 Unemployment Rate

Macroeconomics: Principles and Policy (MindTap Course List)

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Author:William J. Baumol, Alan S. Blinder

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Working-age Population	3,000,000
# People Employed	1,500,000
Participation Rate	80%

Size of the Labor Force	Answer 1 Question 1
Unemployment Rate

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