Economic Theory

question 1

Multiple Choice

Economic theory

• A)expresses normative values
• B)invents imaginative and interesting stories
• C)predicts the behavior of a specific economic decision maker after an economic change
• D)predicts the average behavior of a group of similar economic decision makers after an economic change
• E)uses only perfect and complete information

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Definitions:

Employed

Refers to individuals who are currently working for pay or profit, including full-time and part-time positions, as well as temporary and seasonal work.

Cyclical Unemployment

Unemployment that results from economic recessions or downturns, reflecting the cyclical nature of an economy, where demand for labor decreases during slow economic periods.

Labor Force

The total number of people, including both employed and unemployed individuals, who are actively seeking work.

Unemployment Rate

The ratio of the workforce that is in a state of joblessness while searching for work opportunities.