If the Number of Discouraged Workers in a Country Increases,________

question 134

Multiple Choice

If the number of discouraged workers in a country increases,________.

• A) the unemployment rate will increase
• B) the unemployment rate will decrease
• C) the labor force participation rate will increase
• D) the labor force participation rate will decrease

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Definitions:

Wealth Effect

The change in spending that accompanies a change in perceived wealth, usually through market price changes of assets like homes or investments.

Aggregate Demand

The complete summon for goods and services in an economy, quantified at a particular level of overall price throughout a definite period.

Aggregate Supply

The total supply of goods and services that firms in an economy plan on selling during a specific time period, which can be influenced by factors like production technology and labor availability.

Increased Immigration

A scenario where the number of people entering a country to live permanently exceeds the number leaving, affecting various aspects of the economy, including the labor market.