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Chapter 32: Q. 6. (page 781)

Explain how the natural rate of unemployment may be higher in low-income countries.

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Natural rate of unemployment may be higher in low income countries.

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Step 1. Meaning of unemployment.

It is a situation found in a market whereby the demand for jobs is high, but the supply is low, thus causing a lack of jobs. It is used by economist to determine how healthy an economy can be. If the unemployment rate is high, it means economy is at worst.

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Step 2. Reasons for higher natural rate of unemployment in low income countries.

a) In low income countries, a substantial number of workers in these economies provide many of their own needs by farming, fishing or hunting. They barter and trade with others and may take a succession of short- term or one day jobs.

b) In low income countries, the number of organized workplace is low as compare to the high- income countries.

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