Examine the
Current Population Survey posted on the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics website and find answers to the following questions:
Questions- Can an individual be unemployed, but not eligible for unemployment compensation?
- How often is CPS data collected?
- Is an individual on maternity or paternity leave considered to be unemployed? Are they in the labor force?
- What is the distinction between active and passive job search? Which is required for an individual to be considered unemployed?
- Suppose that a student who is not currently working sends out several applications for a job that will start after graduation. If this student is not currently available for work, is this student considered to be unemployed?
- How is the category of "discouraged workers" defined?
- Why are unemployment rates seasonally adjusted?
- Why is it difficult to measure underemployment?
