Chapter 21: Q 17. (page 524)
Are U.S. unemployment rates typically higher, lower, or about the same as unemployment rates in other high-income countries?
Short Answer
This depends on the country to which the US is compared.
Chapter 21: Q 17. (page 524)
Are U.S. unemployment rates typically higher, lower, or about the same as unemployment rates in other high-income countries?
This depends on the country to which the US is compared.
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