Suppose That Some People Are Counted as Unemployed When, to Maintain

question 109

Multiple Choice

Suppose that some people are counted as unemployed when, to maintain unemployment compensation, they search for work only at places where they are unlikely to be hired. If these individuals were counted as out of the labour force instead of as unemployed, how would the labour statistics change?

• A) The unemployment rate and the labour-force participation rate would be higher.
• B) The unemployment rate and the labour-force participation rate would be lower.
• C) The unemployment rate would be lower, and the labour-force participation rate would be higher.
• D) The unemployment rate would be higher, and the labour-force participation rate would be lower.

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Definitions:

CMS-1500 Form

A standardized form used by healthcare providers to submit insurance claims for services provided to patients.

Secondary Billing

The practice of billing a second time or billing a secondary payer after the primary insurer has provided its payment.

Real-Time Adjudication

The immediate processing and payment determination of healthcare claims during the point-of-service.

Electronic Eligibility

The use of digital systems to verify a person's eligibility for certain benefits or services, such as healthcare coverage.