The worker-population ratio is

the number of unemployed ÷ the labour force × 100Correct answerYour answerthe number of workers ÷ the total population × 100Correct answerYour answerthe total population ÷ the number of workersCorrect answerYour answerthe number of workers ÷ the number of firmsCorrect answerYour answer

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It shows what share of the population is engaged in producing goods and services.

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Unemployed ÷ labour force × 100 is the unemployment rate.

Concept: Worker-population ratio
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The worker-population ratio is

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