Between August 2011 and August 2012 the Number of Economic

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Multiple Choice

Between August 2011 and August 2012 the number of economic part-time workers decreased from 8.8 million to 8.0 million.Assuming the change resulted from economic part-time workers transitioning to full-time jobs,this change created

• A) no change to the U-3 unemployment rate.
• B) a decrease to the U-3 unemployment rate.
• C) an increase to the U-3 unemployment rate.
• D) an increase in the employment-to-population ratio.

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Definitions:

Gender Differences

Variations in characteristics, behaviors, and roles traditionally associated with being male or female.

Empathy

Ability to share another person’s feelings.

Prosocial Behavior

Involves actions intended to benefit others, such as sharing, helping, and displaying kindness.

Gender-stereotyped Preferences

Preferences or choices typically associated with societal norms or expectations based on gender.