Some economists believe that because the government ______________ discouraged workers as unemployed,the unemployment rate is biased ________________.
A) counts; upward
B) counts; downward
C) does not count; upward
D) does not count; downward

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Discouraged workers are not actively seeking employment and are not counted as part of the labor force, which can lead to an underestimation of the unemployment rate, thus biasing it downward.

Some Economists Believe That Because the Government ______________ Discouraged Workers