Which of the Following Will Most Likely Increase the Natural

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following will most likely increase the natural rate of unemployment?

• A) a decrease in the minimum wage
• B) an increase in unemployment benefits
• C) an increase in the number of people who stop looking for a job
• D) an increase in the proportion of prime-age workers as a share of the labor force

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