Suppose There Are 128 Million People in the Labor Force

question 204

Multiple Choice

Suppose there are 128 million people in the labor force, and 119 million of them have jobs. How many people in the labor force are likely to be counted as long-term unemployed?

• A)4.5 million
• B)1.5 million
• C)3.15 million
• D)0.45 million
• E)19.2 million

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Definitions:

Skipped Generation

Skipped generation refers to family situations where grandparents are the primary caregivers for their grandchildren, often due to the absence or incapacity of the parents.

Long-Term Romantic Partners

Individuals involved in a sustained romantic relationship characterized by emotional and often legal ties.

Empty Nest

A phase in parents' lives when their children have grown up and left home to pursue their own lives, often leading to feelings of loneliness or loss.

Unemployment

The condition of being without a job despite being willing and able to work, often measured as a percentage of the labor force.