The Unemployment Rate Will Decrease When

question 375

Multiple Choice

The unemployment rate will decrease when

• A) the duration of unemployment increases.
• B) the average workweek falls from 40 to 39 hours.
• C) the age of the labor force increases.
• D) people get discouraged and quit looking for work.

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