Which of the following represents a measurement issue that may help explain the difference in Canadian and U.S.unemployment rates?
A) Unemployment in Canada includes those who are only passively searching for work.
B) The U.S. counts as employed those who have a job but have not yet started work.
C) Unemployment in the U.S. includes people who would be considered out of the labour force in Canada.
D) Unemployment in Canada includes only those who are actively searching for work.
E) Unemployment in the U.S. includes those who are only passively searching for work.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Unemployment in Canada includes those who are only passively searching for work, while unemployment in the U.S. only includes those who are actively searching for work. This difference in measurement could explain why the unemployment rate in Canada is higher than the unemployment rate in the U.S.

Which of the Following Represents a Measurement Issue That May