Which of the Following Would Be Likely to Lead to a Decrease

question 286

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be likely to lead to a decrease in the natural rate of unemployment?

• A) an increase in the number of teenage workers in the workforce
• B) a decrease in the length of time during which people can receive unemployment benefits
• C) a prolonged recession
• D) all of the above

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