Does the standard unemployment rate underestimate or overestimate the unemployment problem? Instructions: In order to receive full credit, you must make a selection for each option. For correct answer(s), click the box once to place a check mark. For incorrect answer(s), click the option twice to empty the box. The unemployment rate underestimates unemployment because of discouraged workers. The unemployment rate underestimates unemployment because of voluntary unemployment. ? The unemployment rate overestimates unemployment because of voluntary unemployment. 7 The unemployment rate overestimates unemployment because of discouraged workers.

Does the standard unemployment rate underestimate or overestimate the unemployment problem? Instructions: In order to receive full credit, you must make a selection for each option. For correct answer(s), click the box once to place a check mark. For incorrect answer(s), click the option twice to empty the box. The unemployment rate underestimates unemployment because of discouraged workers. The unemployment rate underestimates unemployment because of voluntary unemployment. ? The unemployment rate overestimates unemployment because of voluntary unemployment. 7 The unemployment rate overestimates unemployment because of discouraged workers.

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