The Unemployment Rate Generally _{-------------}during Recessions and Generally_{-------------} During Expansions

question 21

Multiple Choice

The unemployment rate generally _{-------------}during recessions and generally_{-------------} during expansions.

• A)decreases; decreases
• B)decreases; increases
• C)increases; increases
• D)increases; decreases
• E)increases; does not change

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