What Is One Reason Unemployment Statistics Are Unreliable

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Multiple Choice

What is one reason unemployment statistics are unreliable?

• A)Those surveyed frequently lie about their employment status.
• B)The statistics include only those who are currently looking for work.
• C)The government only surveys those who have been out of work for a year or more.
• D)Different states define unemployment in different ways.

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