Question 1

Table 28-11
2010 Labor Data for Tajnia 
-Refer to Table 28-11. The unemployment rate of Tajnia in 2010 is about 18.4 percent.

Accepted Answer

The table shows that the unemployment rate in Tajnia in 2010 was 18.4 percent.

Question 2

Table 28-11
2010 Labor Data for Tajnia 
-Refer to Table 28-11. The total adult population of Tajnia in 2010 is 30,000.

Accepted Answer

The table shows that the adult population of Tajnia in 2010 is 30,000.

Question 3

The labor-force participation rate tells us the fraction of the population that is able to participate in the labor market.

Accepted Answer

The labor-force participation rate actually tells us the fraction of the population that is either working or actively looking for work, not just those who are able to participate.

Question 4

Within the U.S. population, blacks of prime working age (ages 25-54) have higher rates of unemployment than whites of prime working age (ages 25-54), regardless of gender.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. As of December 2019, the unemployment rate for black Americans ages 25-54 was 5.3%, while the unemployment rate for white Americans in the same age range was 2.7%. This disparity has persisted for many years and is known as the racial unemployment gap.

Question 5

Within the U.S. population, women of prime working age (ages 25-54) have lower rates of labor-force participation than men of prime working age (ages 25-54), regardless of race.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Women of prime working age have a labor-force participation rate of approximately 75%, while men of the same age range have a participation rate of approximately 89%. This trend holds across different racial groups.

Question 6

Within the U.S. population, women of prime working age (ages 25-54) have higher rates of unemployment than men of prime working age (ages 25-54), regardless of race.

Accepted Answer

Historically, men have generally had slightly higher unemployment rates than women, especially during economic downturns, as sectors with predominantly male employment like construction and manufacturing are often hit harder. However, the rates can vary by race and other factors, and the situation can change over time.

Question 7

Table 28-11
2010 Labor Data for Tajnia 
-Refer to Table 28-11. The labor-force participation rate of Tajnia in 2010 is about 33.3 percent.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Table 28-11
2010 Labor Data for Tajnia 
-Refer...

Question 8

If the number of people unemployed rose but the number of people employed and the adult population stayed the same, then the labor force participation rate would rise.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If the number of people unemployed rose...

Question 9

The Bureau of Labor Statistics computes labor-force participation rates for the entire adult population and for more narrowly defined groups.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. The Bureau of Labor Statistics does calculate labor-force participation rates for different groups within the adult population, such as by age, gender, education level, and race/ethnicity.

Question 10

Within the U.S. population, women of prime working age (ages 25-54) have similar rates of labor-force participation than men of prime working age (ages 25-54), regardless of race.

Accepted Answer

Women of prime working age generally have lower labor-force participation rates compared to their male counterparts, and this varies by race and ethnicity. Differences in labor-force participation can be attributed to a variety of factors including caregiving responsibilities, cultural norms, and discrimination.

Question 11

The labor-force participation rate equals the percentage of the labor force that is either employed or unemployed.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The labor-force participation rate equals the percentage...

Question 12

Table 28-11
2010 Labor Data for Tajnia 
-Refer to Table 28-11. The labor force of Tajnia in 2010 is 10,000.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Table 28-11
2010 Labor Data for Tajnia 
-Refer...

Question 13

The labor-force participation rate equals the percentage of the total adult population that is in the labor force.

Accepted Answer

The labor-force participation rate is calculated by dividing the number of people in the labor force by the total adult population and multiplying by 100 to get a percentage. Therefore, the statement is true.

Question 14

Table 28-11
2010 Labor Data for Tajnia 
-Refer to Table 28-11. The labor force of Tajnia in 2010 is 12,250.

Accepted Answer

This is indicated by the "Labor force" row in the table showing a total of 12,250.

Question 15

Within the U.S. population, teenagers (ages 16-19) have lower rates of labor-force participation than adults of prime working age (ages 25-54), regardless of race or gender.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), as of May 2021, the labor force participation rate for teenagers was 32.7%, while the participation rate for adults ages 25-54 was 82.5%. This trend holds true across all racial and gender groups.

Question 16

Within the U.S. population, blacks of prime working age (ages 25-54) have similar rates of unemployment than whites of prime working age (ages 25-54), regardless of gender.

Accepted Answer

Despite progress made towards reducing racial disparities in employment, there is still a significant gap in unemployment rates between black and white individuals in the U.S. of prime working age. According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, as of December 2020, the unemployment rate for black individuals in this age group was 8.0%, while the rate for white individuals was 5.1%. This gap has persisted for many years and varies by gender as well, with black women experiencing higher unemployment rates than white women and black men experiencing higher rates than white men.

Question 17

Table 28-11
2010 Labor Data for Tajnia 
-Refer to Table 28-11. The labor-force participation rate of Tajnia in 2010 is about 40.8 percent.

Accepted Answer

The labor-force participation rate for Tajnia in 2010 is calculated by adding the number of employed and unemployed individuals and dividing by the total population. In this case, (31.6 million + 12.7 million) divided by 100 million equals 44.3%. Therefore, the statement is false.

Question 18

The labor-force participation rate tells us the fraction of the population that has chosen to participate in the labor market.

Accepted Answer

The labor-force participation rate is defined as the percentage of the population that is either employed or actively seeking employment. It indicates the degree to which a society is engaged in labor market activities.

Question 19

Table 28-11
2010 Labor Data for Tajnia 
-Refer to Table 28-11. The unemployment rate of Tajnia in 2010 is about 7.5 percent.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Table 28-11
2010 Labor Data for Tajnia 
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Question 20

The labor-force participation rate equals the percentage of the labor force that is employed.

Accepted Answer

The labor-force participation rate equals the percentage of the population that is part of the labor force, which includes both employed and unemployed individuals.

Quiz 28: Unemployment

Table 28-11 2010 Labor Data for Tajnia -Refer to Table 28-11. The unemployment rate of Tajnia in 2010 is about 18.4 percent.

Table 28-11 2010 Labor Data for Tajnia -Refer to Table 28-11. The total adult population of Tajnia in 2010 is 30,000.

The labor-force participation rate tells us the fraction of the population that is able to participate in the labor market.

Within the U.S. population, blacks of prime working age (ages 25-54) have higher rates of unemployment than whites of prime working age (ages 25-54), regardless of gender.

Within the U.S. population, women of prime working age (ages 25-54) have lower rates of labor-force participation than men of prime working age (ages 25-54), regardless of race.

Within the U.S. population, women of prime working age (ages 25-54) have higher rates of unemployment than men of prime working age (ages 25-54), regardless of race.

Table 28-11 2010 Labor Data for Tajnia -Refer to Table 28-11. The labor-force participation rate of Tajnia in 2010 is about 33.3 percent.

If the number of people unemployed rose but the number of people employed and the adult population stayed the same, then the labor force participation rate would rise.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics computes labor-force participation rates for the entire adult population and for more narrowly defined groups.

Within the U.S. population, women of prime working age (ages 25-54) have similar rates of labor-force participation than men of prime working age (ages 25-54), regardless of race.

The labor-force participation rate equals the percentage of the labor force that is either employed or unemployed.

Table 28-11 2010 Labor Data for Tajnia -Refer to Table 28-11. The labor force of Tajnia in 2010 is 10,000.

The labor-force participation rate equals the percentage of the total adult population that is in the labor force.

Table 28-11 2010 Labor Data for Tajnia -Refer to Table 28-11. The labor force of Tajnia in 2010 is 12,250.

Within the U.S. population, teenagers (ages 16-19) have lower rates of labor-force participation than adults of prime working age (ages 25-54), regardless of race or gender.

Within the U.S. population, blacks of prime working age (ages 25-54) have similar rates of unemployment than whites of prime working age (ages 25-54), regardless of gender.

Table 28-11 2010 Labor Data for Tajnia -Refer to Table 28-11. The labor-force participation rate of Tajnia in 2010 is about 40.8 percent.

The labor-force participation rate tells us the fraction of the population that has chosen to participate in the labor market.

Table 28-11 2010 Labor Data for Tajnia -Refer to Table 28-11. The unemployment rate of Tajnia in 2010 is about 7.5 percent.

The labor-force participation rate equals the percentage of the labor force that is employed.