Which of the Following Explains Why the Rate of Unemployment

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following explains why the rate of unemployment continues to rise once a recession is over?

• A)Discouraged workers leave the labour force.
• B)Wages rise faster than productivity increases so firms are reluctant to hire workers.
• C)Firms are operating below capacity for some time after the recession is finished.
• D)The unemployment rate does not continue to rise after a recession is over.

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Definitions:

Blunted Affect

A significant reduction in the expression of emotions; a symptom often associated with schizophrenia and some mood disorders.

Anhedonia

Loss of the capacity to experience pleasure, a common symptom in major depressive disorder and other psychiatric conditions.

Gustatory Hallucination

A rare type of hallucination that involves tasting something that isn't present, often linked with certain neurological conditions.

Somatic

Pertaining to the body, especially as distinct from the mind or psychological factors.