Over the Past Several Years, the Target Rate of Unemployment

question 5

Multiple Choice

Over the past several years, the target rate of unemployment has risen. Which of the following would not be used to explain this?

• A)Congress passed a bill that requires the target rate to rise along with rising government deficits.
• B)The workforce is getting younger.
• C)More women have entered the workforce.
• D)Government has expanded income support programs.

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Definitions:

Defense

Activities related to protecting a country against external aggression, threats, and maintaining military forces.

Taxable Incomes

The portion of an individual's or corporation's income used to determine how much tax is owed to the government.

Tax Bracket

A range of incomes taxed at a given rate, used in a progressive tax system to ensure fairness.

Taxable Income

The amount of an individual's or a corporation's income used to determine how much tax they owe to the government in a given tax year.