Unemployment: Interpretation & Burdens

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If the stat of micro health is rising/high, what is the most likely economic consequence?

  • Increased consumer confidence and spending.
  • Increased aggregate supply of goods and services.
  • Increased investment in new technologies and infrastructure.
  • Under utilization of resources leading to a drop in aggregate demand. (correct)

Which of the following factors is LEAST likely to be misrepresented by standard unemployment statistics?

  • The number of individuals working multiple jobs.
  • Individuals with advanced degrees working in their field of study. (correct)
  • The presence of illegal economic activities.
  • Individuals employed part-time who desire full-time work.

Which group is most likely to face burdens of unemployment due to the nature of their occupations?

  • Construction workers subject to demand-based projects. (correct)
  • Teachers in established educational institutions.
  • Software engineers in the tech industry.
  • Researchers in the pharmaceutical industry.

Why might teenagers face specific challenges in the job market, contributing to higher unemployment rates?

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Beyond lost income, what represents a significant human cost associated with unemployment?

<p>Decline in confidence and overall well-being. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Rising Micro Health

High micro health indicates underutilization and decreased productivity, leading to a drop in aggregate demand.

Falling Micro Health

Falling micro health indicates high utilization and productivity, which increases the aggregate demand for goods/services.

Unemployment: Education Level

Unemployment disproportionately affects those with less education or training, as unskilled workers are easily replaced.

Unemployment: Occupation

Demand-based occupations are construction, and manufacturing are greatly subject to unemployment.

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Unemployment: Age Groups

Teenagers are likely to face unemployment due to lack of skills, and elderly due to high costs.

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Study Notes

  • Interpretation is a state of micro health
    • If rising/high there is under utilization which is unproductive
      • This results in a drop in aggregate demand of all goods and services
      • Example: not buying or producing
    • If falling/low there is high utilization which is productive
      • This results in an increase in aggregate demand of all goods and services
  • Unemployment statistics are not completely accurate
    • Statistics do not include illegal activity
    • Unemployment statistics misrepresent talent (underemployed), part time workers, people with 2 jobs, overtime, and discouraged workers
    • Regional demographic data such as race, gender, etc. are not included

Burdens of Unemployment

  • Those less educated or trained and unskilled are easily replaced
  • Occupations include demand based jobs in construction and manufacturing
    • Example: blue collar worker
  • Age such as teens with no skill who bolt in/out, or are "crowded out"
  • Elderly have high costs and longevity
  • Gender, race, and ethnicity affect access to education, upward mobility, and discrimination
  • Unemployment causes human cost
    • Lost income, confidence, well-being, and life

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