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O-LevelEconomicsGovernment and the macroeconomy2281/12 · Oct/Nov 2016 · Q171 Mark

In 2015, 70000 extra people lost their jobs but total employment rose by 75000. What could explain this?

ASome people may have emigrated.
BSome people may have gone back to education.
CSome people may have re-entered the labour force.
DSome people may have retired early.

✓ Correct answer

C: Some people may have re-entered the labour force.

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Government and the macroeconomy, O-Level Economics (syllabus 2281). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Economics, Oct/Nov 2016 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 17.

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