Is it possible for the unemployment rate to go down while the number of unemployed workers increases?   Yes, if the labor force participation rate increases sufficiently   Yes, if the working age population grows sufficiently   No since unemployment is always bad for the economy   Yes, if discouraged workers reenter the labor force to fill job openings in sufficient numbers   No, any increase in the number of unemployed will result in an increase in the unemployment rate   Yes, if the labor force participation rate decreases sufficiently

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Unemployment and Cost of Unemployment

Unemployment is the state of being unemployed, even when an individual is actively seeking work opportunities. The unemployment rate refers to the percentage of the workforce that is currently unemployed.