Which population category equals the sum of employed and unemployed people?

A) working-age population
B) labor force
C) young and institutionalized
D) not in the labor force

B

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If a market produces a level of output below the competitive equilibrium, then

A) social welfare is not maximized. B) consumer surplus might still be maximized. C) the actual price will be below the equilibrium price. D) social welfare might still be enhanced if a price ceiling keeps price below the competitive price.

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