Principles of Economics (12th Edition)
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Author: Karl E. Case, Ray C. Fair, Sharon E. Oster
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 22, Problem 1.8P
Subpart (a):
To determine
Size of labor force.
Subpart (b):
To determine
Number of unemployed.
Subpart (c):
To determine
Working age population.
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