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12.27 Unemployment, Labor Force, and Job Market Indicators Worksheet

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Unemployment, Labor Force, and Job Market Indicators: Choose the unemployment type, labor-force classification, or rate calculation that best fits the evidence. Aligned to Integrated Grade 12 Economics & Financial Literacy Framework (C3, CEE, NSPFE, CCSS RH/WHST 11-12, AP Micro/Macro, NAEP, and selected state frameworks) 12.27 - Unemployment, Labor Force, and Job Market Indicators: Choose the unemployment type, labor-force classification, or rate calculation that best fits the evidence. Standards alignment: C3 D2.Eco.10-11.9-12; CEE Econ 18-19; AP Macro U2; CCSS RH.11-12.7; NAEP Econ: National; APUSH WXT/SOC; CA HSS-PoE.12.4; VA EPF.

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

Year 1 has employed 4,800, unemployed 200, and adult population 8,000. Year 2 has employed 5,100, unemployed 300, and adult population 8,400. Which statement is correct?

AThe unemployment rate rose, and the labor-force participation rate also rose

BThe unemployment rate stayed 4 percent, and participation stayed 62.5 percent

CThe unemployment rate cannot be calculated from these data

DThe unemployment rate fell, and participation fell

Solution & Explanation:Year 1 unemployment is 200/5,000 = 4 percent and participation is 5,000/8,000 = 62.5 percent. Year 2 unemployment is 300/5,400 about 5.6 percent and participation is 5,400/8,400 about 64.3 percent.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

A labor report says the unemployment rate fell from 6 percent to 5 percent, but the employment-population ratio fell from 61 percent to 59.5 percent. Which interpretation is most careful?

AThe unemployment rate and employment-population ratio must always move together

BThe report proves all unemployed workers found jobs

CThe employment-population ratio is calculated from prices, not jobs

DThe lower unemployment rate does not necessarily show improvement because a smaller share of adults is employed

Solution & Explanation:The employment-population ratio falling means a smaller share of adults is employed. The unemployment rate may have fallen because people left the labor force, so the improvement claim needs caution.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

A district has a civilian adult population of 2,500, a labor-force participation rate of 64 percent, and an unemployment rate of 7.5 percent. How many people are employed?

A1,600 people

B1,480 people

C120 people

D1,720 people

Solution & Explanation:The labor force is 64 percent of 2,500, or 1,600. Unemployed people are 7.5 percent of 1,600, or 120. Employed people are 1,600 - 120 = 1,480.

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