Which of the Following Would Cause the Unemployment Rate as Measured

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would cause the unemployment rate as measured by Statistics Canada to understate the true degree of joblessness in the economy?

• A) people employed in the underground economy
• B) unemployed persons who falsely report themselves as actively looking for a job
• C) retired people who have no intention of returning to work
• D) people with part-time jobs who would prefer to be working full time

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