If the Duration of Unemployment Increases, What Happens to the Unemployment

question 108

Essay

If the duration of unemployment increases, what happens to the unemployment rate, other things being equal? Why?

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Definitions:

Years

A unit of time representing a period of 365 or 366 days, used as a measure of time for financial calculations and forecasts.

Preferred Stock

A class of ownership in a corporation that has a higher claim on assets and earnings than common stock.

Annual Dividend

The total amount of dividend payments a company distributes to its shareholders in a year.

Rate of Return

The built-up gain or incurred loss on an investment over a determined timeframe, expressed as a fraction of the cost of investment.