The Unemployment Rate Will Increase Whenever There Is A(n)

question 73

Multiple Choice

The unemployment rate will increase whenever there is a(n) :

• A) increase in the number of persons classified as unemployed.
• B) increase in the number of unemployed persons relative to the size of the labor force.
• C) increase in the size of the U.S. population and there is no change in the number of persons classified as employed.
• D) reduction in the size of the labor force.

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Definitions:

Bondholders

Individuals or entities that hold debt securities issued by corporations or governments, representing a loan made by the bondholder to the issuer.

Premium

The amount paid for an insurance policy or the amount by which a bond or stock sells above its par value.

Interest Expense

The cost incurred by an entity for borrowed funds, representing the interest payable on any type of debt, including loans, bonds, or credit lines.

Discount

A reduction applied to the regular price of goods or services, or the difference between the nominal value of a financial instrument and its lower selling price.