The public might think the economic situation is not as bad as it really is if the government reported employment at 88%,rather than saying that the unemployment rate is 12%.Which phenomenon is influencing the public's judgment in this situation?

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The framing effect is at play here, as the government is presenting the same information in two different ways (employment vs. unemployment) in order to influence the public's perception of the economic situation. The way information is framed can significantly impact how people interpret and respond to it.  So, the government's choice of framing the situation in terms of employment rate rather than unemployment rate is an example of the framing effect.

The Public Might Think the Economic Situation Is Not as Bad