Which of these is not a factor in determining whether a person is counted in the unemployment rate?
A. whether the person currently has a job.
B. whether the person has the skills needed to find a job.
C. whether the person is actively looking for a job.
D. whether the person is willing and able to work.
B.
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Incorrect.
C and D are correct.
No, D isn't correct. My lesson says that is a factor. This is the information my lesson gives:
You are unemployed if:
You are over the age of 16, and
You are not in the military or institutionalized (such as prison), and
You are willing and able to work, and
You don’t have a job, and
You are looking for a job.
Sorry ... I didn't see the NOT in the question. Hideous question!!
Which is NOT a factor ... ?
Yes, B is correct.
To determine whether a person is counted in the unemployment rate, we need to understand the factors that are considered. Let's go through each option:
A. Whether the person currently has a job: This is indeed a factor in determining whether a person is counted in the unemployment rate. If a person has a job, they are not considered unemployed.
B. Whether the person has the skills needed to find a job: This option is the correct answer to the question. The presence or absence of skills needed to find a job is not a factor in being counted in the unemployment rate. The unemployment rate solely focuses on individuals who are seeking employment but are currently without a job.
C. Whether the person is actively looking for a job: This is a crucial factor in determining whether a person is counted in the unemployment rate. If a person is actively seeking employment, they are considered part of the labor force and the unemployed population.
D. Whether the person is willing and able to work: This factor is also important in being counted in the unemployment rate. If a person is willing and able to work but unable to find employment, they are considered unemployed.
In conclusion, Option B (whether the person has the skills needed to find a job) is not a factor in determining whether a person is counted in the unemployment rate.