Which of the following cause the unemployment rate as measured by Statistics Canada to overstate the true extent of joblessness?
A)inflation
B)discouraged workers
C)counting people as employed who are working part time, although they would prefer to be working full time
D)unemployed persons falsely report themselves to be actively looking for a job
E)people choosing not to participate in the labour force

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Unemployed persons falsely reporting themselves as actively looking for a job can lead to an overstatement of the unemployment rate, as these individuals are counted as unemployed when they may not be genuinely seeking employment.

Which of the Following Cause the Unemployment Rate as Measured