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g Suppose the working-age population of a fictional economy falls into the following categories: 30 are retired; 45 are stay-at-home parents; 120 are employed full time; 40 are employed part time; 25 are unemployed but are actively looking for employment; 15 are unemployed and are not actively looking for employment. The official unemployment rate as calculated by the BLS would be

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Answer: 13.5%

Explanation:

The Unemployment rate takes into account those who are of working age and willing to and actively seeking work.

Total labor force = 120 + 40 + 25 = 185

Unemployed = 25 people

Unemployment rate = 25/185

= 13.5%

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