The Local Unemployment Rate

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The unemployment rate is a key market indicator that describes the labor market's performance while also indicating the ability of a country's economy to create new jobs for individuals seeking them. It shows the differences between the supply and demand of labor, thus analyzing trends and situations (International Labour Organization, 2019). The mayor's announcement indicated that the local unemployment rate dropped last month from the prior month, going from 10.5% to 10.4%. Understanding how the unemployment rate is calculated provides insight into its interpretation. The percentage indicates the number of people in the region who have no gainful employment and is calculated by dividing the number of unemployed people by the total labor force ("How is the U.S. Unemployment Rate...