During Recessions, the Number of Discouraged Workers ________ and This

question 143

Multiple Choice

During recessions, the number of discouraged workers ________ and this ________ the unemployment rate.

• A) falls; reduces
• B) decreases; increases
• C) increases; reduces
• D) increases; increases

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Definitions:

Cold Drinks

Beverages that are served chilled, often including sodas, iced teas, and various types of juices.

Temperature

A physical quantity expressing the subjective perceptions of hot and cold, measured by a thermometer.

Increased

A term denoting a situation or quantity that has grown or become larger or greater in size, volume, number, or degree.

Negatively Related

A term describing two variables that move in opposite directions, where an increase in one leads to a decrease in the other.