Use the Following Data to Calculate: (A) the Size of the Labour

question 33

Essay

Use the following data to calculate: (a) the size of the labour force and (b) the official unemployment rate.Total population 1,500; population under age 15 and institutionalized, 360; not in labour force, 450; unemployed, 69; workers with part-time jobs who are looking for full-time jobs, 30.

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Definitions:

Labor

The human effort (physical or mental) contributed to the production of goods and services.

Overhead

Overhead refers to the indirect costs associated with running a business, such as rent, utilities, and administrative expenses, that are not directly tied to the production of goods or services.

Overhead Costs

Indirect expenses related to the day-to-day running of a business, such as rent, utilities, and office supplies, which are not directly tied to production.

Direct Labor Hours

The cumulative hours employees engaged in manufacturing products or delivering services have worked.