Which of the Following Reduces the Duration of Frictional Unemployment

question 74

Multiple Choice

Which of the following reduces the duration of frictional unemployment?

• A) Subsidizing research and development in new areas of science and technology
• B) Increasing the level of social security contributions from firms
• C) Establishing employment agencies which give out information about job vacancies
• D) Establishing labor unions which will protect workers from being laid off

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