When the Labor Force Participation Rate Is Declining,the

question 24

Multiple Choice

When the labor force participation rate is declining,the

• A)Unemployment rate is rising faster than the total population rate.
• B)Percentage of the working-age population that is outside the labor force is declining.
• C)Percentage of the working-age population that is willing and able to work is declining.
• D)Percentage of the total population that is employed is rising.

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Definitions:

Acquisition

Agreement in which one company purchases another.

Leverage

Increasing the rate of return on funds invested by borrowing funds.

Return

The gain or loss on an investment over a specified period, expressed as a percentage of the investment’s cost.

Risk

Uncertainty about loss or injury.