Higher Rates of Unemployment Are Linked with

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Multiple Choice

Higher rates of unemployment are linked with

• A) greater political stability because the employed tend to be more politically active.
• B) higher crime rates, as the unemployed seek to replace lost income.
• C) lower rates of heart disease, as the unemployed have eliminated job stress.
• D) improvements in overall health, as the unemployed have more leisure time to be physically active.

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Definitions:

Labor Force

The total number of people employed or actively seeking employment in a particular country or region.

Unemployed

Refers to individuals who are capable of working, actively seeking work, but unable to find a job.

Inflation

Inflation is the rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services is rising, leading to a decrease in purchasing power.

Period

A length of time during which a series of events or an action takes place or completes.