Multiple Choice
Under what circumstances might the unemployment rate overestimate the true extent of unemployment?
A) if many part-time employees would like to work full-time, but are unable to get the additional work
B) if people become discouraged and stop looking for work
C) if people falsely claim that they are actively seeking work in order to receive unemployment benefits
D) if employees increases the number of hours that they work overtime
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