Who from among the following would be counted as unemployed?
A. A person who is willing to work but has not looked for a job in two months.
B. A person with a part-time job who wants and is looking for a full-time job.
C. A person who is willing to work and has looked for a job in the last week.
D. All of these people would be counted as unemployed.
Answer: C
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A) at lower bond prices more loanable funds will be supplied. B) lower interest rates reduce the inflation rate. C) an increase in the interest rate makes borrowers more willing and able to demand more funds. D) a decrease in the interest rate makes borrowers more willing and able to demand more funds.
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a. is due to cyclical business conditions. b. results from normal dynamic changes given the institutional arrangements of the economy. c. results from both frictional and cyclical economic conditions. d. is present when the economy is at the peak of an economic boom.