Which of the Following Will Not Lower the Official Measure

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following will not lower the official measure of the unemployment rate?

• A)Older workers taking early retirement.
• B)People losing their full-time jobs and instead are given part-time jobs.
• C)An increase in the number of 'discouraged workers'.
• D)An economic boom.

---

Definitions:

Business Users

Individuals or entities that utilize information, services, or products for business purposes, as opposed to personal use.

Financial Statements

Formal records of the financial activities and position of a business, person, or other entity, presented in a structured manner for easy understanding.

Corporation

A legal entity recognized by law as separate from its owners, with the ability to own assets, incur liabilities, and sell shares.

Retained Earnings

Accumulated net income that a company has not distributed to its shareholders as dividends, reinvested in the business.