If Part of the Labor Force Is Unemployed, the Foregone

question 151

Multiple Choice

If part of the labor force is unemployed, the foregone goods and services are

• A)lost until the unemployed find jobs.
• B)are replaced by unemployment insurance.
• C)are lost forever.
• D)are replaced by an equal amount of imports.

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Education

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