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O-LevelEconomicsGovernment and the macroeconomy2281/11 · Oct/Nov 2010 · Q331 Mark

The number of people unemployed in an economy fell by 600000 and the number employed rose by 400 000. Which change could explain this difference?

ASome of the unemployed have entered full-time education.
BSome of the unemployed have experienced a loss of skills.
CThe length of the working week has declined.
DThe size of the labour force has increased.

✓ Correct answer

A: Some of the unemployed have entered full-time education.

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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 2010 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 33.

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