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Chapter 22, Problem 1.1P
To determine

High unemployment versus falling GDP.

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Typically, the recession can be defined as the declining aggregate output in two consecutive quarters. Even if the economy is entering into recession, it is possible for the unemployment rate to remain relatively low. In mild recession, the possibility of unemployment rising to high levels is low. But if recession is prolonged or is severe, then there is a highly likely for the unemployment rate to increase due to the increase in the cyclical unemployment rate.

Economics Concept Introduction

Recession:A recession is a phase in the business cycle where the employment rate will fall and the economy will face the fall in productivity and move towards depression.

RUnemployment rate:Unemployment rate refers to the percentage unemployed people in the labor force. Unemployment is a state which occurs in an economy when the able and willing person cannot find any work or job. But, these people are keenly seeking for jobs.

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