If a Large Number of People Were to Leave Their

question 66

Multiple Choice

If a large number of people were to leave their civilian jobs in order to join the military, which of the following would increase?

• A) the civilian labor force
• B) the civilian employment ratio
• C) the civilian unemployment rate
• D) the civilian labor-force participation rate
• E) none of the above

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Liberal Economists

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