In Recent Years,Statistics Canada Has Released Two Special (Supplementary)unemployment Rates

question 141

Multiple Choice

In recent years,Statistics Canada has released two special (supplementary) unemployment rates that include estimates of the number of discouraged and part-time workers.The official unemployment rate,along with the two supplementary rates,is shown in the chart for the period 1997 to 2006.

-If discouraged workers were counted as unemployed,then all of the following would be true EXCEPT

• A) the total number of unemployed workers would rise.
• B) Canada's official unemployment rate would rise.
• C) Canada's labour force would increase.
• D) Canada's labour force participation rate would rise.
• E) the total number of those not in the labour force would risE.

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Definitions:

Discriminating

Showing refined judgment or refined taste, able to discern subtle differences; in some contexts, it may refer to prejudicial or unfair differentiation.

Physical Condition

Physical Condition refers to the state of one's physical health and well-being, often characterized by levels of fitness, strength, and functionality.

Canadian Workforce

The labor pool in Canada, encompassing all individuals actively engaged in employment or seeking employment in the country.

Living Longer

The phenomenon of increased average lifespan in a population due to improvements in healthcare, nutrition, and lifestyle.