Other things equal, if a recession gets worse, the number of discouraged workers _____, and the number of those in the labor force _____.
A) increases; decreases
B) decreases; increases
C) increases; increases
D) decreases; decreases

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In a worsening recession, more people may become discouraged and stop looking for work, which would increase the number of discouraged workers. At the same time, fewer people may be able to find work, causing the overall size of the labor force to decrease.

Other Things Equal, If a Recession Gets Worse, the Number