The unemployment rate can increase when
A) the number of job finders increases.
B) the size of the military increases.
C) the proportion of 18-22 year olds that go to college increases.
D) the number of unemployed workers increases.

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The unemployment rate is calculated as the number of unemployed workers divided by the total labor force. If the number of unemployed workers increases, while other factors remain the same, the unemployment rate will also increase.

The Unemployment Rate Can Increase When