Suppose the unemployment rate increases. Which of the following groups is likely to have the most adverse affect?

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Historically, economic downturns and increases in the unemployment rate tend to disproportionately affect black communities more than other racial or ethnic groups. This is due to a variety of systemic factors, including but not limited to, disparities in education, access to opportunities, and discrimination in hiring practices.

Suppose the Unemployment Rate Increases