If the Unemployment Rate Falls Because the Number of People

question 151

Multiple Choice

If the unemployment rate falls because the number of people not working but searching for work falls, economists would attribute this to the

• A)fallacy of composition.
• B)discouraged worker effect.
• C)encouraged worker effect.
• D)none of the above

Comprehend the importance of socio-economic factors and identity in career development.

Understand the role of vocational personalities and work environments in career theories.

Recognize the significance of developmental aspects in career theories.

Appreciate the empirical support for career theories and their practical applications.

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