Glossary
106 terms defined — economic, geographic, government & more
Unemployment Rate
EconomicThe percentage of the labor force that is without work but actively seeking employment.
Example: Spain experienced unemployment rates above 25% during the 2012 financial crisis.
Related field:
Unemployment rate
Urbanization
DemographicThe process by which an increasing proportion of a population lives in cities and suburbs. It reflects economic development and changing lifestyles.
Example: Singapore is nearly 100% urbanized.
Related field:
Urbanization
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