Which of the following tends to occur when the unemployment rate ...

[karlynnae]

Which of the following tends to occur when the unemployment rate increases?
 
  A) a reduction in the labor force participation rate
  B) a reduction in the number of discouraged workers
  C) an increase in the number of employed workers
  D) all of the above
  E) none of the above

Question 2

An individual is said to be a discouraged worker if he or she
 
  A) is working, but prefers not to work.
  B) is working part time, but would prefer a full time job.
  C) is working in jobs she/he is not suited for.
  D) wants to work, and is actively searching for a job.
  E) wants to work, but has given up searching for a job.

[miss.ashley]

Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

E