Pearson eText for Principles of Macroeconomics -- Combo Access Card
Pearson eText for Principles of Macroeconomics -- Combo Access Card
13th Edition
ISBN: 9780135662182
Author: CASE, Karl, Fair, Ray, Oster, Sharon
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 7, 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

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.

Unemployment 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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