Waec Model Questions Vol1 2019 Economics Question 43

Practice objective / multiple choice question 43 from the 2019 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Economics examination.

Waec Model Questions Vol1 2019 Economics Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 43 WAEC_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2019 • ECONOMICS • objective

In a country the total labour force is 8 million. The natural rate of unemployment is 6 %. Because of a recession the actual unemployment rate rose to 12 %. The government launches a job‑creation programme that reduces cyclical unemployment by 40 % over the next two years, while the natural rate remains unchanged. Assuming the labour force stays at 8 million, what will be the unemployment rate after the two‑year programme?

Answer Options

A. 10.4
B. 8.8
C. 12.0
Correct Answer D. 9.6
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
9.6

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This is Waec Model Questions Vol1 2019 Economics Question 43. It is one of the objective questions from the 2019 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Economics examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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