Impact of Policy on Labor Market Statistics
Imagine a country implements a new policy that leads to a significant number of older workers choosing to retire early and exit the labor force. Assuming the number of employed individuals and the total working-age population remain unchanged in the short term, explain how this policy would affect the country's unemployment rate and its employment rate. Justify your answer by describing the changes in the components used to calculate each rate.
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