Labour Concepts: Underemployment and Labour Force Participation
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What does a high ratio of LFPR indicate?

  • The country is experiencing rapid economic growth
  • There is a high unemployment rate
  • Many people are participating in the labour market (correct)
  • Fewer people are participating in the labour market

    • How is the unemployment rate calculated?

  • $\frac{U}{LF} \times 100$ (correct)
  • $\frac{LF-P}{U} \times 100$
  • $\frac{LF}{U} \times 100$
  • $\frac{U}{LF+P} \times 100$

    • What does the ILO exclude when calculating the unemployment rate?

  • Retired individuals
  • Discouraged job seekers (correct)
  • Part-time workers
  • Employed persons

    • What does a low ER indicate about a country?

    <p>Insufficient job creation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it believed that excluding discouraged job seekers understates unemployment severity?

    <p>Because discouraged job seekers are not counted in the unemployed population</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does an increasing FLFP rate over the years suggest?

    <p>Higher labour force participation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be inferred about female unemployment rates compared to male rates based on the text?

    <p>They are higher in most years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the information provided, what does Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measure?

    <p>The percentage of the total population aged 15 and above that is employed or actively seeking work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Total Unemployment Rate include according to the text?

    <p>Discouraged job seekers and those actively seeking work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group is considered as part of the Labour Force according to the international definition of unemployment?

    <p>Discouraged job seekers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of calculating the Employment Rate based on the provided data?

    <p>The proportion of the population aged 15 years and above that is employed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is considered as part of the Economically Inactive group based on the provided data?

    <p>Homemakers and students</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main issue concerning female unemployment in Botswana?

    <p>Persistent high unemployment rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term is used to describe people who work below their potential?

    <p>Underemployed individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is considered as hidden unemployment in Botswana?

    <p>When more people are doing work that requires fewer people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What classifies someone as underemployed in Botswana?

    <p>Working fewer than 35 hours a week and available for more hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the table show about the unemployment rates in Botswana over the years?

    <p>Gradual increase in female unemployment rates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What trend does the data show regarding female labor force participation rates in Botswana?

    <p>Decreasing participation rates compared to males</p> Signup and view all the answers

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