Which of the Following Is True About Labor Force Participation

question 83

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about labor force participation?

• A)When workers become unemployed,the labor force participation rate declines.
• B)When the unemployed become "discouraged workers," the labor force participation rate declines.
• C)When workers are not fully using their skills,the labor force participation rate decreases.
• D)Since the 1950s the labor force participation rate of women has decreased in the United States.
• E)The trend toward earlier retirement has increased the labor force participation rate in the United States.

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Definitions:

Earned-Income Activities

Activities performed by non-profit organizations or businesses that generate revenue through the sale of goods and services rather than through donations.

Social Entrepreneurs

Individuals who establish enterprises with the goal of solving social problems or effecting social change, using business principles for public good.

Economic Value

The worth of a good or service determined by the benefit it provides weighed against its cost.

Social Value

The importance or benefit that something provides to society or a specific community group, often beyond economic value.