The Working-Age Population Is the Total Number of People

question 77

Multiple Choice

The working-age population is the total number of people

• A)in the labour force.
• B)in the labour force who are employed.
• C)aged 15 years and over.
• D)in the labour force, aged 15 years and over.
• E)in the labour force, aged 15 years and over, and employed.

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Definitions:

Discrimination

The unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, age, sex, or disability.

Surplus Of Labor

A situation where the supply of workers exceeds the demand for labor, often leading to unemployment or underemployment.

Minimum Wage

The lowest legally permissible wage that employers can pay their workers, established by government laws.

Demand For Labor

The total amount of workers that employers in the economy want to hire at various wage levels.