-The Bureau of Labor Statistics Reported the Data in the Table

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Essay

-The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the data in the table above for October 2003.
a) Calculate the number of people unemployed.
b) Calculate the number of people who are not in the labor force
c) Calculate the unemployment rate.
d) Calculate the labor force participation rate.

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Definitions:

Competitive Market

A market structure characterized by a large number of buyers and sellers, where no single entity has a significant influence on the market price.

Long-Run Equilibria

A state in economics where all factors of production and costs are variable, and firms make decisions to maximize profits without any fixed inputs.

Demand Increases

A situation in which the desire and ability of consumers to purchase a good or service grow, typically leading to higher prices and potentially greater supply.

Market Supply

The total amount of a specific good or service that is available to consumers at current prices in a given market.