This is from a report. I am wondering if the omission of "the" in front of "regional unemployment rate" is an error. Or is "the" there optional? I am asking because I am writing something similar and I want to put in the "the" as that sounds natural to me.
Author: "The system is intended to respond to need, that is, those who face greater barriers to finding a new job should receive greater support. At present, regional unemployment rate is the only factor used to determine how hard it is for someone to get a job. "
There are 62 specific regions in the country. Those regions have their own unemployment rates.
Author: "The system is intended to respond to need, that is, those who face greater barriers to finding a new job should receive greater support. At present, regional unemployment rate is the only factor used to determine how hard it is for someone to get a job. "
There are 62 specific regions in the country. Those regions have their own unemployment rates.