Some Persons Are Counted as Out of the Labor Force

question 121

Multiple Choice

Some persons are counted as out of the labor force because they have made no serious or recent effort to look for work.However,some of these individuals may want to work even though they are too discouraged to make a serious effort to look for work.If these individuals were counted as unemployed instead of out of the labor force,then

• A)both the unemployment rate and labor-force participation rate would be higher.
• B)the unemployment rate would be higher ,and the labor-force participation rate would be lower.
• C)the unemployment rate would be lower,and the labor-force participation rate would be higher.
• D)both the unemployment rate and labor-force participation rate would be lower.

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Definitions:

Pericardium

A double-layered membrane surrounding the heart, protecting it and anchoring it to the surrounding walls.

Abdominopelvic Cavity

A body cavity comprising both the abdominal and the pelvic cavities, housing major organs of digestion, reproduction, and excretion.

Anterior Body Cavity

The front part of the body cavity that houses organs in the thoracic and abdominopelvic regions.

Thoracic

Thoracic refers to the chest region of the body, housing major organs such as the heart and lungs within the rib cage.