Multiple choice

The lowest estimate of unemployment is given by

  1. current daily status

  2. current weekly status

  3. usual status

  4. nothing definite can be said
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Usual status unemployment gives the lowest estimate because it counts only those who did not work for a major part of the reference year (typically 6 months or more). Current daily status (CDS) counts anyone who didn't work even for a single day in the reference week, giving the highest estimate. Current weekly status (CWS) lies in between, counting those who didn't work at all during the reference week. Usual status is thus the most restrictive measure.

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