If a Large Number of Individuals File Unemployment Claims While

question 164

Multiple Choice

If a large number of individuals file unemployment claims while working in the underground economy:

• A)​the unemployment rate overstates the level of unemployment.
• B)​the unemployment rate understates the level of unemployment.
• C)​the accuracy of the unemployment rate is not affected.
• D)​discouraged worker statistics will underestimate the true state of frustration by job seekers.

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Definitions:

Myelin

Fatty material produced by neuroglial cells; insulates axons and thus speeds conduction of action potentials.

Neuroglial Cells

Supportive cells in the nervous system that provide insulation, nutrients, and structural support for neurons, and participate in signal transmission.

Myelin

A fatty covering that insulates nerve fibers in the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves, speeding the transmission of nerve impulses.

Action Potential

A rapid rise and subsequent fall in voltage or membrane potential across a cellular membrane, a process allowing neurons to transmit signals.