Using a Broader Measure of the Unemployment Rate Where Discouraged

question 21

Multiple Choice

Using a broader measure of the unemployment rate where discouraged workers and part-time workers who wished to work full time were counted as unemployed, you would expect this unemployment rate to ________ compared to the Statistics Canada measured unemployment rate.

• A)increase
• B)more than double
• C)decrease
• D)barely change
• E)fall by half

Explain the concept of x-inefficiency and its occurrence in monopolistic markets.

Understand the basic concepts and differences between monopolies and competitive markets.

Explain the role and impact of supply curves in pure competition and monopoly.

Interpret the effects of monopoly on pricing and economic profits.

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