Following the Recession of 2001, There Was a Month in Which

question 61

Essay

Following the recession of 2001, there was a month in which employment and the unemployment rate both rose. Assuming the computations were correct, how is it possible for both to have increased?

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Definitions:

Commerce

The activity of buying and selling, especially on a large scale.

Revolutionary War

The conflict between the Thirteen American colonies and British monarchy from 1775 to 1783, which resulted in the founding of the United States of America.

Tax Rate

The percentage at which an individual or corporation is taxed by the government, often varying by income or value.

Suspicious Alliances

Partnerships or agreements that may raise concerns or doubts about the motives or intentions of the involved parties.