Social Sciences and History / Unit 14 SSH 1319 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Never Zero, No Long-Term Trend
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The idea
The unemployment rate rises in recessions and falls back to about four to six percent when the economy is strong; it never reaches zero and shows no long-term rising trend. Rates differ by group: higher for Black and Hispanic workers, the less educated, and the young.
In practice
Men's and women's rates now similar.
Where people slip
The international comparison is dated.
Your place on the trail
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