In 2008 as the recession worsened,suppose discouraged workers were included as part of the unemployment rate.Which of the following would have occurred?
A) The unemployment rate would have increased.
B) The unemployment rate would have decreased.
C) The labor force participation rate would not have changed.
D) The unemployment rate would not have changed.
E) The labor force participation rate would have decreased.
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