Quiz sur la définition du chômage selon le BIT

Individuals aged 15 or older who were not employed during the reference week, actively sought work in the preceding four weeks, and were available to start working.

The unemployment rate is calculated as the number of unemployed individuals divided by the total active population, multiplied by 100.

Switzerland's low unemployment rate is attributed to its strong public and private finances, specialization in high value-added industries, and comprehensive education system.

According to the text, the minimum age to be considered someone of working age is 15 years old.

To be considered unemployed by the BIT, an individual must not have been employed during the reference week, actively searched for a job in the preceding four weeks, and be available to work.

Economic downturns and slow economic growth can lead to job losses, which can contribute to unemployment.

Companies may resort to layoffs due to declining sales and investments, as a way to reduce costs and adjust to changing market conditions.

Technological advancements can replace manual labor with machines, leading to job displacement and potentially contributing to unemployment.

Companies seek to reduce production costs, as a way to remain competitive in a global market, by investing in automation, outsourcing, and other efficiency measures.

Increased productivity, often achieved through technological advancements, can lead to automation, which can result in job displacement as machines replace human workers.