When the Economy Does NOT Generate Enough Jobs to Employ

question 1

Multiple Choice

When the economy does NOT generate enough jobs to employ all those who are willing to work,what can we conclude?

• A)The economy must be experiencing a recession.
• B)Unemployment insurance and other social welfare programs prevent society from incurring any significant economic costs as a result.
• C)Potential goods and services that might have been enjoyed by consumers are lost.
• D)The economy must be operating at the full employment level of output.

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