During an recession, the duration of unemployment ________ and the unemployment rate is ________ the natural rate of unemployment.

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During a recession, companies are likely to reduce their workforce, leading to an increase in unemployment duration. Moreover, the overall decrease in production and consumption during a recession causes a spike in the unemployment rate, which is greater than the natural rate of unemployment.

During an Recession, the Duration of Unemployment ________ and the Unemployment