The Data Collected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics Have

question 47

Multiple Choice

The data collected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics have been criticized because

• A)part-time workers are not counted in the number of workers employed.
• B)discouraged workers are treated as part of the labor force.
• C)some workers who are not looking for work are included in the labor force.
• D)millions of people with make-work jobs are counted as employeD.

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Definitions:

Import Licensing

A government policy requiring businesses to obtain official permission before importing certain goods, often used to control the amount of goods entering a country.

European Works Council

A body representing European employees, established to provide information and consultation rights on transnational matters affecting workers in the European Union.

Collective Bargain

A method of discussion between employers and employee representatives aimed at achieving mutual agreements to govern work environments.

NAALC

The North American Agreement on Labor Cooperation, a supplement to the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) focusing on labor law enforcement.