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CAIE IGCSE Economics 4.6.1 Definitions of Employment Unemployment and Full Employment Questions

Practise Cambridge IGCSE Economics by defining employment and unemployment, classifying workers and distinguishing full employment from zero unemployment.

Syllabus
2027–2029
Course
Economics 0455

Exam points

  • Define employment and unemployment using work status, availability and active job search among people of working age.
  • Identify who is classified as unemployed or employed and distinguish full employment from zero unemployment.

CAIE IGCSE Economics 4.6.1 Definitions of Employment Unemployment and Full Employment Questions question 1

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What are the correct definitions of unemployment and employment relative to the number of people of working age?

unemployment

employment

those who want a job but cannot
get one at the current wage rate

those who are not in
full-time education

those who want a job but cannot
get one at the current wage rate

those who have a job
at the current wage rate

those without a job

those who are not in
full-time education

those without a job

those who have a job at
the current wage rate

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