How Is the Labour-Force Participation Rate Computed

question 140

Multiple Choice

How is the labour-force participation rate computed?

• A) as the number of adults in the labour force divided by the adult population times 100
• B) as the number of adults in the labour force divided by the number of unemployed times 100
• C) as the number of adults in the labour force divided by the unemployment rate times 100
• D) as the number of adults in the labour force times the participation rate times 100

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