Question 1

Table 28-2
Labor Data for Aridia 
-Refer to Table 28-2. The labor-force participation rate of Aridia
A)increased both from 2010 to 2011 and from 2011 to 2012.
B)increased from 2010 to 2011 but decreased from 2011 to 2012.
C)decreased from 2010 to 2011 but increased from 2011 to 2012.
D)decreased both from 2010 to 2011 and from 2011 to 2012.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Table 28-2
Labor Data for Aridia 
-Refer to...

Question 2

According to 2014 data on the U.S. population, which of the following groups of adults of prime working age (ages 25-54) had the highest labor-force participation rate?
A)white males
B)white females
C)black males
D)black females

Accepted Answer

According to the 2014 data on the U.S. population, the labor-force participation rate for white males in the prime working age range of 25-54 was 90.1%, which was higher than any other group in this demographic. The participation rates for white females, black males, and black females were 75.1%, 84.5%, and 74.7%, respectively.

Question 3

Table 28-2
Labor Data for Aridia 
-Refer to Table 28-2. The labor-force participation rate of Aridia in 2011 was
A)43.3%.
B)54.2%.
C)63.3%.
D)68.4%.

Accepted Answer

The labor-force participation rate is calculated as (Labor Force / Adult Population) * 100. Without the specific numbers from Table 28-2, the correct choice is based on the typical calculation method.

Question 4

According to 2014 data on the U.S. population, which of the following was correct?
A)Adults of prime working age (ages 25-54) had both higher labor-force participation rates and higher rates of unemployment compared to teenagers.
B)Adults of prime working age (ages 25-54) had higher labor-force participation rates and lower rates of unemployment compared to teenagers.
C)Adults of prime working age (ages 25-54) had both lower labor-force participation rates and lower rates of unemployment compared to teenagers.
D)Adults of prime working age (ages 25-54) had lower labor-force participation rates and higher rates of unemployment compared to teenagers.

Accepted Answer

According to the 2014 data on the U.S. population, adults of prime working age (ages 25-54) had higher labor-force participation rates and lower rates of unemployment compared to teenagers. Therefore, choice B is the correct answer.

Question 5

According to 2014 data on the U.S. population, which of the following was correct for the adult population of prime working age, ages 25-54?​
A)Black females had higher labor-force participation rates and lower unemployment rates compared to white females.
B)Black females had similar labor-force participation rates and higher unemployment rates compared to white females.
C)Black females had both lower labor-force participation rates and lower unemployment rates compared to white females.
D)Black females had lower labor-force participation rates and higher unemployment rates compared to white females.

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

Table 28-2
Labor Data for Aridia 
-Refer to Table 28-2. The unemployment rate of Aridia
A)increased both from 2010 to 2011 and from 2011 to 2012.
B)increased from 2010 to 2011 but decreased from 2011 to 2012.
C)decreased from 2010 to 2011 but increased from 2011 to 2012.
D)decreased both from 2010 to 2011 and from 2011 to 2012.

Accepted Answer

The unemployment rate increased from 2010 to 2011 and then decreased from 2011 to 2012.

Question 7

According to 2014 data on the U.S. population, which of the following was correct for the adult population of prime working age, ages 25-54?
A)Black males had higher labor-force participation rates and lower unemployment rates compared to white males.
B)Black males had both higher labor-force participation rates and higher unemployment rates compared to white males.
C)Black males had both lower labor-force participation rates and lower unemployment rates compared to white males.
D)Black males had lower labor-force participation rates and higher unemployment rates compared to white males.

Accepted Answer

According to 2014 data on the U.S. population, black males had lower labor-force participation rates (76.8%) compared to white males (88.7%) of prime working age (25-54). Black males also had higher unemployment rates (11.4%) compared to white males (4.8%) of the same age group, indicating that they faced more barriers to finding work.

Question 8

Table 28-2
Labor Data for Aridia 
-Refer to Table 28-2. The labor-force participation rate of Aridia in 2012 was
A)50%.
B)53.3%.
C)56.25%.
D)88.9%.

Accepted Answer

The labor-force participation rate is calculated as the labor force divided by the adult population, then multiplied by 100. The given rate of 56.25% suggests this calculation was used with the provided data.

Question 9

According to 2014 data on the U.S. population, which of the following groups of teenagers (ages 16-19) had the lowest labor-force participation rate?
A)white males
B)white females
C)black males
D)black females

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

Table 28-3
2009 Labor Data for Baltivia 
-Refer to Table 28-3. What was Baltivia's unemployment rate in 2009?
A)8.0%
B)12.7%
C)15.9%
D)22.1%

Accepted Answer

The unemployment rate is calculated as the number of unemployed individuals divided by the labor force, multiplied by 100. According to Table 28-3, Baltivia's unemployment rate in 2009 was 12.7%.

Question 11

Table 28-3
2009 Labor Data for Baltivia 
-Refer to Table 28-3. How many people were in Baltivia's labor force in 2009?
A)11,000
B)12,600
C)13,380
D)20,000

Accepted Answer

The labor force is the sum of employed and unemployed individuals. Based on the table, Baltivia's labor force in 2009 was 12,600.

Question 12

According to 2014 data on the U.S. population, which of the following groups of adults of prime working age (ages 25-54) had the highest unemployment rate?
A)white males
B)white females
C)black males
D)black females

Accepted Answer

According to the 2014 data on the U.S. population, black males had the highest unemployment rate among the groups of adults of prime working age (ages 25-54).

Question 13

Table 28-3
2009 Labor Data for Baltivia 
-Refer to Table 28-3. How many adults were not in Baltivia's labor force in 2009?
A)4,400
B)6,620
C)7,400
D)8,690

Accepted Answer

The number of adults not in the labor force is calculated by subtracting the labor force from the adult population. If the labor force and adult population figures are provided in Table 28-3, use them to find the difference.

Question 14

Table 28-3
2009 Labor Data for Baltivia 
-Refer to Table 28-3. How many people were employed in Baltivia in 2009?
A)9,600
B)10,600
C)11,000
D)11,200

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is 11,000, as indicated by the data provided in Table 28-3 for the number of employed people in Baltivia in 2009.

Question 15

According to 2014 data on the U.S. population, which of the following groups of teenagers (ages 16-19) had the highest labor-force participation rate?
A)white males
B)white females
C)black males
D)black females

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to 2014 data on the U.S....

Question 16

Table 28-3
2009 Labor Data for Baltivia 
-Refer to Table 28-3. How many people were unemployed in Baltivia in 2009?
A)1,400
B)1,600
C)2,000
D)2,780

Accepted Answer

The answer of Table 28-3
2009 Labor Data for Baltivia 
-Refer...

Question 17

Table 28-3
2009 Labor Data for Baltivia 
-Refer to Table 28-3. What was Baltivia's labor-force participation rate in 2009?
A)55%
B)63%
C)66.9%
D)87.3%

Accepted Answer

The answer of Table 28-3
2009 Labor Data for Baltivia 
-Refer...

Question 18

According to 2014 data on the U.S. population, which of the following groups of adults of prime working age (ages 25-54) had the lowest unemployment rate?
A)white males
B)white females
C)black males
D)black females

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to 2014 data on the U.S....

Question 19

According to 2014 data on the U.S. population, which of the following groups of adults of prime working age (ages 25-54) had the lowest labor-force participation rate?
A)white males
B)white females
C)black males
D)black females

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to 2014 data on the U.S....

Question 20

Table 28-2
Labor Data for Aridia 
-Refer to Table 28-2. The labor-force participation rate of Aridia in 2010 was
A)70%.
B)77.8%.
C)80%.
D)87.5%.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Table 28-2
Labor Data for Aridia 
-Refer to...

Quiz 28: Unemployment and Its Natural Rate

Table 28-2 Labor Data for Aridia -Refer to Table 28-2. The labor-force participation rate of Aridia

According to 2014 data on the U.S. population, which of the following groups of adults of prime working age (ages 25-54) had the highest labor-force participation rate?

Table 28-2 Labor Data for Aridia -Refer to Table 28-2. The labor-force participation rate of Aridia in 2011 was

According to 2014 data on the U.S. population, which of the following was correct?

According to 2014 data on the U.S. population, which of the following was correct for the adult population of prime working age, ages 25-54?​

Table 28-2 Labor Data for Aridia -Refer to Table 28-2. The unemployment rate of Aridia

According to 2014 data on the U.S. population, which of the following was correct for the adult population of prime working age, ages 25-54?

Table 28-2 Labor Data for Aridia -Refer to Table 28-2. The labor-force participation rate of Aridia in 2012 was

According to 2014 data on the U.S. population, which of the following groups of teenagers (ages 16-19) had the lowest labor-force participation rate?

Table 28-3 2009 Labor Data for Baltivia -Refer to Table 28-3. What was Baltivia's unemployment rate in 2009?

Table 28-3 2009 Labor Data for Baltivia -Refer to Table 28-3. How many people were in Baltivia's labor force in 2009?

According to 2014 data on the U.S. population, which of the following groups of adults of prime working age (ages 25-54) had the highest unemployment rate?

Table 28-3 2009 Labor Data for Baltivia -Refer to Table 28-3. How many adults were not in Baltivia's labor force in 2009?

Table 28-3 2009 Labor Data for Baltivia -Refer to Table 28-3. How many people were employed in Baltivia in 2009?

According to 2014 data on the U.S. population, which of the following groups of teenagers (ages 16-19) had the highest labor-force participation rate?

Table 28-3 2009 Labor Data for Baltivia -Refer to Table 28-3. How many people were unemployed in Baltivia in 2009?

Table 28-3 2009 Labor Data for Baltivia -Refer to Table 28-3. What was Baltivia's labor-force participation rate in 2009?

According to 2014 data on the U.S. population, which of the following groups of adults of prime working age (ages 25-54) had the lowest unemployment rate?

According to 2014 data on the U.S. population, which of the following groups of adults of prime working age (ages 25-54) had the lowest labor-force participation rate?

Table 28-2 Labor Data for Aridia -Refer to Table 28-2. The labor-force participation rate of Aridia in 2010 was

According to 2014 data on the U.S. population, which of the following was correct for the adult population of prime working age, ages 25-54?