$\text { *All numbers are in millions }$ Table 64
Population and Employment in Nationland If Discouraged Workers Are

question 65

Multiple Choice

$\begin{array}{|l|c|c|c|}\hline & 1999 & 2000 & 2001 \\\hline \text { Population } & 100 & 110 & 125 \\\hline \text { Employed } & 65 & 70 & 80 \\\hline \text { Unemployed } & 5 & 10 & 20 \\\hline \text { Discouraged Workers } & 2 & 3 & 5 \\\hline\end{array}$
$\text { *All numbers are in millions }$

Table 6.4
Population and Employment in Nationland If discouraged workers are included in the labor force,what was the unemployment rate for 1999?

• A)3.0 percent.
• B)9.7 percent.
• C)10.8 percent.
• D)2.8 percent.

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Definitions:

Glucocorticoids

A class of steroid hormones that play a role in glucose metabolism, inflammation suppression, and immune system regulation.

Gluconeogenesis

The metabolic process that generates glucose from non-carbohydrate sources, critical for maintaining blood sugar levels.

Glycogenolysis

The biochemical process of breaking down glycogen into glucose, providing a source of energy as needed by the body.

Parathyroid Hormone

This is a compound released by the parathyroid glands, responsible for managing blood calcium concentrations.