Chapter 8: Q 36 (page 215)
Why do you think that unemployment rates are lower for individuals with more education?
Short Answer
Unemployment rate depicts percentage of individuals unemployed in total labor force
Chapter 8: Q 36 (page 215)
Why do you think that unemployment rates are lower for individuals with more education?
Unemployment rate depicts percentage of individuals unemployed in total labor force
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