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CAIE IGCSE Economics 4.6.2 Measurement of Unemployment Questions

Practise Cambridge IGCSE Economics by comparing unemployment measures, calculating unemployment rates and interpreting labour-force survey data and limitations.

Syllabus
2027–2029
Course
Economics 0455

Exam points

  • Identify claimant counts and labour-force surveys as methods of measuring unemployment, including their limitations.
  • Calculate unemployment rate from unemployed people and the labour force, using the correct denominator.
  • Interpret survey or population data to classify unemployment and explain why a measure may understate the true level.

CAIE IGCSE Economics 4.6.2 Measurement of Unemployment Questions question 1

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Country X measures unemployment by counting the number of people claiming unemployment benefit.

Why might this method underestimate the level of unemployment?

A

Some benefit claimants are working unofficially.

B

Some employees work overtime.

C

Some jobseekers do not claim benefits.

D

Some people are unable to work.

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