During times of low employment, some people get discouraged, stop looking for work, and go back to school. How does going back to school affect the labor force? A. It does not change the labor force B. It increases the number in the labor force C. It decreases the number in the labor force

During times of low employment, some people get discouraged, stop looking for work, and go back to school. How does going back to school affect the labor force? A. It does not change the labor force B. It increases the number in the labor force C. It decreases the number in the labor force

Exploring Economics

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Author:Robert L. Sexton

Publisher:Robert L. Sexton

Chapter18: Introduction To Macroeconomics: Unemployment, Inflation, And Economic Fluctuations

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1P

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A. It does not change the labor force

B. It increases the number in the labor force

C. It decreases the number in the labor force

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