In April 2018, the Number of Jobs Increased by 164,000

question 45

Multiple Choice

In April 2018, the number of jobs increased by 164,000, but the number of unemployed dropped by 239,000. How can that be explained?

• A) In addition to those who found jobs, some of the unemployed stop looking for work altogether and were thus no longer counted as unemployed.
• B) This reflects people moving to other countries for work.
• C) Typically this is a result of large segments of the employed population taking incentives for early retirement thus creating more openings where retiring workers are replaced with lower paid employees.
• D) All of the above

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Definitions:

Welfare State

A system in which the government undertakes to protect the health and well-being of its citizens, especially those in financial or social need, by means of grants, pensions, and other benefits.

Health Care

Organized provisions of medical services to individuals or communities, including preventative, curative, palliative, and rehabilitative care.

Unemployment Insurance

A government-provided insurance that offers financial assistance to individuals who have lost their jobs through no fault of their own.

Food Stamps

A government assistance program that provides low-income individuals and families with a means to purchase food.