| Metropolitan Area | ILO unemployment (thousands) | Claimant Count (thousands) |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 84.5 | 58.2 |
| West Midlands | 92.1 | 64.8 |
| West Yorkshire | 61.4 | 43.1 |
| Merseyside | 48.6 | 35.2 |
| Tyne and Wear | 36.3 | 24.9 |
| South Yorkshire | 39.8 | 27.5 |
Using the data provided in the table, explain why the International Labour Organisation (ILO) measure of unemployment is consistently higher than the Claimant Count across all listed metropolitan areas.
47 exam-style questions on Edexcel A A Level Economics 2.1.3 Employment and unemployment. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.