Question

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Which factor might cause the unemployment rate to rise despite an increase in the number of people employed?


students quitting their summer jobs once school starts in late August


a tight labor market in which employers are having difficulty filling open positions


an increase in the number of workers choosing early retirement


a large increase in the labor force participation rate

Answer 1

The answer is "a tight labor market in which employers are having difficulty filling open positions"