In 2011 and 2012, many economists were concerned about a "jobless recovery" as:
A)there was a broken link between pay and performance.
B)labor markets faltered.
C)unemployment rates began to fall again.
D)there was a decrease in the motivation level of employees.

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A "jobless recovery" refers to a situation where the economy is growing, but there is little to no improvement in the labor market. In 2011 and 2012, many economists were concerned about a "jobless recovery" because labor markets faltered, meaning there were still high levels of unemployment despite economic growth. A broken link between pay and performance (choice A) and a decrease in the motivation level of employees (choice D) may be factors that contribute to a weak labor market, but they are not the primary reason for a jobless recovery. On the other hand, the fact that unemployment rates began to fall again (choice C) is actually a sign of improvement in the labor market, so it does not fit with the concept of a jobless recovery.

In 2011 and 2012, Many Economists Were Concerned About a "Jobless