Andrew's Midterm

The rise of globalization in the 1970's led to the disproportionate rates of job loss for _______

• Pink Collar Workers

• Blue Collar Workers

• White Collar Workers

Calculate the unemployment rate, given the following:

CNIP- 15,000; Labor Force- 9,500; Employed- 7,000; Unemployed- 2,500

You can submit your answer as a decimal

(a)  

As of 2021, the largest share of the labor force is::

• 35-44

• 25-34

• 16-24

• 45-54

True Or False? Industries are larger than sectors.

• True

• False

Match the following scenarios with how they would be categorized, according to Kalleberg (2011). Good Job Or Bad Job: The company Joanna works for offers a premium healthcare plan, as well as a retirement fund.

• Good Job

• Bad Job

Good job or Bad Job? Jonny started his job 6 years ago, and his pay has been consistent throughout his tenure.

• Good Job

• Bad Job

Good Job or Bad Job? Herald's family jokes that he is always working, but they appreciate that he never misses a family event or holiday.

• Good Job

• Bad Job

What is the relationship between educational attainment and unemployment?

• Negative

• Positive

• Not Statistically Significant

Nicole wants to work once her neck has healed. She has been browsing job listings for the last few months, and should be able to get back to work in the next year.

• Unemployed

• Employed

• Not in the Labor Force

• Discouraged Worker (not in labor force)

Benniah's company had to downsize due to an unexpected shift in demand. He was one of many layoffs they made 2 weeks ago, and has been waiting to hear back about his future with the organization.

• Unemployed

• Not in Labor Force

• Employed

• Discouraged Worker (not in labor force)