EconExperiments - Unemployment & Job Search

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Concepts & Keywords Illustrated:
 
Unemployment rate
   
Brief description:
 
To calculate the unemployment rate for the class's experimental labor market in a given period.
 
To discuss the tradeoffs made in the labor market during the job search process, including the costs and benefits of continuing a job search vs. accepting a wage offer.
 
 

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