Which of the Following Would Tend to Increase the Natural

question 63

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would tend to increase the natural rate of unemployment?

• A) An increase in the average level of education
• B) A demographic "bulge" of new entrants into the labor force
• C) A lower rate of inflation
• D) A lower level of expenditure on unemployment benefits

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