Is It Possible for the Unemployment Rate to Rise at the Same

question 120

Multiple Choice

Is it possible for the unemployment rate to rise at the same time that the number of people working increases?

• A) no
• B) yes, if the new workers are employed less than full time
• C) yes, if labor force growth outpaces growth in the number of people working
• D) yes, if established workers keep their jobs but no longer have the option of working overtime

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