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What is the definition of unemployment according to the OECD?
What is the definition of unemployment according to the OECD?
- People above 20 not in paid employment or self-employment but available for work
- People above 15 not in paid employment or self-employment but available for work (correct)
- People above 18 not in paid employment or self-employment but available for work
- People above a specified age not in paid employment or self-employment but available for work
How is unemployment measured?
How is unemployment measured?
- By the total number of people employed
- By the unemployment rate as a percentage of the labour force (correct)
- By the number of people available for work
- By the number of people not in paid employment
What are some sources of unemployment mentioned in the text?
What are some sources of unemployment mentioned in the text?
- Climate change and environmental policies
- Population growth and urbanization
- New technologies and inventions (correct)
- Social media and internet usage
How can the status of the economy be influenced?
How can the status of the economy be influenced?
What can influence the availability and cost of money in a country?
What can influence the availability and cost of money in a country?