Question

Suggest one specific government measure that might be used to tackle each of the following:

1. A decrease in a country’s labour force participation rate
2. An increase in the number of long-term unemployed
3. An increase in Nova Scotia’s unemployment rate
4. An increase in the number of coal miners out of work
5. An increase in the unemployment rate of young workers

Answer 1

a) A decrease in a countrys labour force participation rate

MGNREGA

b) An increase in the number of longterm unemployed- measures of government to tackle this are,

Starting your own business

The Department has continued to support jobseekers interested in taking up self-employment and starting a business by working with local development companies and other agencies in providing income support under the Back to Work Programme and practical supports, including funds for mentoring, under the new Enterprise Support Grant introduced in 2014.

Improving education and skill levels

Improving skill levels and accessing accredited training and education is a key goal for many jobseekers while waiting for a recovery in the jobs market.  

c) An increase in Nova scotias unemployment rate - measures,  

Provide employment insurance, higher benefits.

d) An increase in number of coal miners out of work -  ordered Scott Pruitt'sEnvironmental Protection Agency

e) An increase in enemployment rate of young people- Measures

Focusing young people

Helping to find jobs

Helps to start their own buainess