In Order to Obtain the Data Used to Calculate the Unemployment

question 72

Multiple Choice

In order to obtain the data used to calculate the unemployment rate, the Bureau of Labor Statistics

• A)adds the number of people collecting unemployment insurance from each state.
• B)adds together all the reports of layoffs from businesses.
• C)uses a survey from 60,000 households.
• D)adds the state unemployment claims reports.
• E)uses a survey from 160,000 firms.

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