In recent years,Statistics Canada has released two special (supplementary)unemployment rates that include estimates of the number of discouraged and part-time workers.The official unemployment rate,along with the two supplementary rates,is shown in the chart for the period 1997 to 2006.

-The evidence in the chart indicates that the official unemployment rate moves closely with
A) the number of part-time workers only.
B) the number of discouraged workers only.
C) the number of part-time and discouraged workers.
D) neither the number of part-time nor the number of discouraged workers.
E) real GDP per person.

Question

In recent years,Statistics Canada has released two special (supplementary)unemployment rates that include estimates of the number of discouraged and part-time workers.The official unemployment rate,along with the two supplementary rates,is shown in the chart for the period 1997 to 2006.
 
-The evidence in the chart indicates that the official unemployment rate moves closely with
A) the number of part-time workers only. 
B) the number of discouraged workers only. 
C) the number of part-time and discouraged workers. 
D) neither the number of part-time nor the number of discouraged workers. 
E) real GDP per person.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The chart shows that the official unemployment rate and the two supplementary rates, which include estimates of the number of discouraged and part-time workers, move closely together. This indicates that all three rates are affected by similar factors, including changes in the number of part-time and discouraged workers. Therefore, option C, which states that the official unemployment rate moves closely with the number of part-time and discouraged workers, is the best choice.

In Recent Years,Statistics Canada Has Released Two Special (Supplementary)unemployment Rates