Which of the Following Would Reduce the Labour Force Participation

question 71

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would reduce the labour force participation rate, all else equal?

• A)An increase in the number of people in the labour force.
• B)An increase in the unemployment rate.
• C)A decrease in the unemployment rate.
• D)An increase in the working-age population.

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Definitions:

Parasympathetic Nervous System

Part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for conserving energy and bringing the body to a state of rest by slowing the heart rate and increasing intestinal and gland activity.

General Adaptation Syndrome

A model describing the body's response to stress in three stages: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.

Resistance Stage

The second phase of the general adaptation syndrome, marking the body's prolonged effort to adapt to a stressor.

Endocrine Glands

Glands of the endocrine system that release hormones directly into the bloodstream, influencing various bodily functions and processes.