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Cambridge IGCSE Economics

4.6.1-4.6.2Definitions and measurement of unemployment

Definitions and measurement of unemployment in Cambridge IGCSE Economics: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 4.6.1Define employment, unemployment and full employment.
  2. 4.6.2Explain how unemployment is measured by a labour force survey and calculate the unemployment rate.

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  • Employment, unemployment and their measurement

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