All Else Equal, Which of the Following Would Increase the Unemployment

question 664

Multiple Choice

All else equal, which of the following would increase the unemployment rate? i) an increase in the number of women who return to work after being stay-at-home mothers
Ii) a preference among older men to retire early
Iii) an increase in the maximum number of weeks for which someone can receive government unemployment benefits
Iv) an increase in the number of previously unemployed women who stop looking for work and become discouraged workers

• A) i) and ii) only
• B) iii) only
• C) ii) and iii) only
• D) ii), iii), and iv) only

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Definitions:

Imitate Behavior

The action of copying or mimicking the actions, gestures, or speech of others.

Gender Roles

Culturally and socially defined prescriptions and beliefs about the behavior and emotions of men and women.

Masculine And Feminine Behaviors

Culturally defined behaviors and attributes considered appropriate for men and women, respectively.

Gender Schema Theory

A theory suggesting that individuals learn about gender roles and develop gender-based beliefs and behaviors through cultural and societal norms.