Which of the following factors makes the official unemployment rate an overstatement of the actual level of unemployment in the economy?
A)exclusion of discouraged workers
B)inclusion of those only working part-time
C)inclusion of those who are overqualified for their current jobs
D)exclusion of those who work at a family business
E)inclusion of those who pretend to look for work in order to qualify for welfare programs

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The inclusion of those who pretend to look for work in order to qualify for welfare programs can overstate the unemployment rate, as these individuals are not genuinely seeking employment.

Which of the Following Factors Makes the Official Unemployment Rate