In a period with a rising unemployment rate, which of the following is most likely true? A. The population is growing faster than real GDP B. Real GDP is growing slower than the labor force C. The labor force is decreasing while the number of unemployed people is decreasing. D. The number of employed people is increasing as real GDP increases

In a period with a rising unemployment rate, which of the following is most likely true? A. The population is growing faster than real GDP B. Real GDP is growing slower than the labor force C. The labor force is decreasing while the number of unemployed people is decreasing. D. The number of employed people is increasing as real GDP increases

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