An increase in the labor force, without a corresponding increase in the number of employed workers will cause the:

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An increase in the labor force without a corresponding increase in the number of employed workers indicates that more people are actively looking for work but are unable to find employment. This will lead to an increase in the number of unemployed individuals, which will, in turn, increase the unemployment rate.

An Increase in the Labor Force, Without a Corresponding Increase