During Times of Recession, the Labor Force Participation Rate Typically

question 19

Multiple Choice

During times of recession, the labor force participation rate typically:

• A) rises, as labor demand increases during a recession.
• B) rises, as more incomes per household are needed to make ends meet.
• C) falls, as more people give up and stop looking for work.
• D) stays roughly the same, as people make decisions about work independent of the overall health of the economy.

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