Suppose the Unemployment Rate Rises in an Economy That Is

question 181

Multiple Choice

Suppose the unemployment rate rises in an economy that is starting to recover from a recession.Which of the following best explains the rising unemployment rate?

• A)Some part-time workers are now working full-time.
• B)Some unemployed workers are giving up looking for employment.
• C)Some discouraged workers are starting to look for employment.
• D)Some full-time employees are now working part-time.

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