Economic Issues and Policy 5th Edition by Jacqueline Murray Brux

Exercise 11

Visit the Web site for the Bureau of Labor statistics at http://www.bls.gov. How do the statistics on unemployment rates vary for people of different gender, race, and ethnicity What are some reasons for the differences Is it possible that some of the unemployed people who are classified as unemployed are simply too lazy to search for a job (Hint: Keep in mind how the Bureau of Labor defines unemployment.)