Other Things Equal, If a Recession Gets Worse, the Number

question 227

Multiple Choice

Other things equal, if a recession gets worse, the number of discouraged workers _____, and the number of those in the labor force _____.

• A) increases; decreases
• B) decreases; increases
• C) increases; increases
• D) decreases; decreases

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Definitions:

Biodiversity

The variety and variability of life forms within a given ecosystem, region, or the entire planet, crucial for ecological balance and resilience.

Non-native Species

Organisms that have been introduced into an environment where they are not historically found, often causing disruption to local ecosystems.

Environmental Disturbances

Events or changes that disrupt ecosystem, community, or population structures, potentially leading to significant alterations in habitat or biodiversity.

Surface Fire

A type of wildfire that burns along the floor of a forest, affecting surface vegetation and litter.