During a Recession, the Actual Rate of Unemployment Will Be

question 3

Multiple Choice

During a recession, the actual rate of unemployment will be

• A) less than the natural rate of unemployment.
• B) greater than the natural rate of unemployment.
• C) equal to the natural rate of unemployment.
• D) unaffected by the economic contraction.

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