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Introduction: Technological unemployment is the loss of jobs caused by technological change. Such change typically includes the introduction of advanced machines which saves labor hours. The change in technology can cause short-term job losses.
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Between 2001 and 2014, by how much did
(A) the labor force change?
(B) unemployment change?
(C) employment change?
Context: (in thousands)
Year 2001-
total population:285,545
Labor force: 143,734
Unemployment: 6,801
Year 2014-
Total population: 318,563
Labor Force: 155,922
Unemployment: 9,617
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