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A-LevelEconomicsThe macroeconomy9708/12 · Feb/Mar 2024 · Q181 Mark

To calculate the unemployment rate, the number unemployed is related to

Athe total adult population aged 18–65.
Bthe number of unemployed who are seeking work.
Cthe total number in full-time employment.
Dthe total population in the labour force.

✓ Correct answer

D: the total population in the labour force.

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The macroeconomy, A-Level Economics (syllabus 9708). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Economics, Feb/Mar 2024 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 18.

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