How Is the Number of Long-Term Unemployment Spells Compared to Short-Term

question 64

Multiple Choice

How is the number of long-term unemployment spells compared to short-term spells in Canadian economy?

• A)about the same
• B)much lower
• C)much higher
• D)it could be either higher or lower

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