Scenario 7.1 Of 1,350 People Surveyed, 318 Are Not Working

question 105

Multiple Choice

Scenario 7.1
Of 1,350 people surveyed, 318 are not working.
The status of those not working is as follows:
122 full-time students
29 discouraged workers
18 in long-term-care facilities
21 seeking employment and age 16 or older
50 retirees
63 under age 16
15 working in the underground economy and not looking for a "real" job
Eight of those working were under 16 years of age.
-Refer to Scenario 7.1. If any two individuals who were actively looking for a job, got tired of not finding one and decided to become full-time students, then:

• A) the official unemployment rate would remain unchanged.
• B) the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics would have to be informed immediately.
• C) the official unemployment rate would increase.
• D) the number officially in the labor force would remain unchanged.
• E) the official unemployment rate would decrease.

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Definitions:

Popularity

The state or condition of being liked, admired, or supported by a large number of people.

Boys

Young male humans, typically defined by their age and developmental characteristics prior to reaching adulthood.

Girls

This term refers to female children and young adolescents, typically characterized by their developmental stage prior to adulthood.

Following-Type Behavior

Actions characterized by mimicking or adhering to the behaviors, actions, or instructions of others, often observed in social learning contexts.