When there is an increase in the duration of unemployment, the U.S. Congress typically responds by Select one: a. extending unemployment benefits. b. encouraging unemployed U.S. workers to seek employment overseas. c. lowering income taxes. d. redefining "unemployed" so the unemployment rate does not look so bad.

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When there is an increase in the duration of
unemployment, the U.S. Congress typically
responds by
Select one:
a. extending unemployment benefits.
b. encouraging unemployed U.S. workers to
seek employment overseas.
c. lowering income taxes.
d. redefining "unemployed" so the
unemployment rate does not look so bad.
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