In 2010, the U

question 35

Multiple Choice

In 2010, the U.S.unemployment rate reached almost 10 percent, but this official unemployment figure does not tell the whole story since

• A)many workers became discouraged and left the workforce
• B)the number of marginally attached workers increased
• C)many U.S. workers were underemployed.
• D)long-term unemployment increased drastically
• E)all of the above

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