Suppose an Economy's Natural Rate of Unemployment Is 5 Percent

question 22

Multiple Choice

Suppose an economy's natural rate of unemployment is 5 percent.If the unemployment rate is 3 percent,according to Okun's law,
Is:

• A)2 percent.
• B)-4 percent.
• C)4 percent.
• D)-2 percent.
• E)Not enough information is given.

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Definitions:

Derived Demand

Demand for a good or service that arises from the demand for another good or service, for example, the demand for steel resulting from the demand for cars.

Industrial Products

Goods used in the production of other goods or services, maintenance of establishments, or for resale to other businesses, not typically purchased by consumers for personal use.

Consumer Services

Services designed to meet the needs and expectations of consumers, encompassing a wide range of industries including retail, healthcare, and financial services.

Derived Demand

Demand for a good or service that arises from the demand for another good or service, for example, the demand for steel being derived from the demand for automobiles.