Practice prompt · Q:economics-and-market-foundations/compute-participation-rate-001

Use the population denominator for participation

Distinguish labor force participation from unemployment and employment population rates.

Updated Aug 7, 2026 Review due Nov 7, 2026
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A reference population is 200, with 120 employed and 5 unemployed. Which participation statement is correct?

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Answer: a

Choice a. LFPR = (E + U) / P.