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How is the unemployment rate calculated?
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The unemployment rate is calculated by dividing the number of unemployed individuals by the total labor force, which is the sum of both employed and unemployed individuals. This is then multiplied by 100 to give a percentage. The formula for calculating the unemployment rate is:
Unemployment Rate = (Number of Unemployed Individuals / Labor Force) x 100
The number of unemployed individuals includes individuals who are actively seeking work but are unable to find a job. The labor force includes all individuals who are either employed or unemployed and actively seeking work. It does not include individuals who are not actively looking for work, such as retirees, students, or individuals who have given up searching for a job.
Unemployment Rate = (Number of Unemployed Individuals / Labor Force) x 100
The number of unemployed individuals includes individuals who are actively seeking work but are unable to find a job. The labor force includes all individuals who are either employed or unemployed and actively seeking work. It does not include individuals who are not actively looking for work, such as retirees, students, or individuals who have given up searching for a job.