Sonja Is a United States Citizen Who Has Worked in Spain

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Sonja is a United States citizen who has worked in Spain for the past 10 months. She received $8,000 a month as compensation. Her employer has offered to extend Sonja's contract to work in Spain for another 6 months at the same rate of pay. If she rejects the offer, she can return to the United States and receive a salary of $10,000 per month. While working in Spain, she is subject to the Spain income tax, which is approximately 11% of her gross pay. The marginal tax rate on her income taxed in the United States is 25%. Compare Sonja's after-tax income assuming she remains in Spain with her after-tax income if she returns to the United States.

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Labor Force

The total number of people, including both the employed and the unemployed, who are actively looking for work.

Unemployment

The condition of being jobless among individuals who are actively seeking work. It is a key indicator of economic health, measured by the unemployment rate.

Bureau of Labor Statistics

A unit of the United States Department of Labor that is responsible for collecting and analyzing important economic data, including employment and unemployment statistics.

Unemployed

Individuals who are capable of working and actively seeking employment but are unable to find a job.