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In a small country, the adult population equals 5,000. There are 4,000 people in the labor force and 3,000 people are employed. The labor force participation rate equals
 
  A) 25 percent.
  B) 80 percent.
  C) 30 percent.
  D) an undetermined amount given the lack of information.

Question 2

According to the text, the net public debt to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) ratio is currently about
 
  A) 10.
  B) 25.
  C) 60.
  D) 120.



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

C



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