Which of the following will most likely reduce the natural rate of unemployment?

a. an increase in the minimum wage
b. an increase in unemployment benefits
c. an increase in the proportion of prime-age workers (35-54) as a share of the labor force
d. an increase in the labor force participation rate of teenagers


C

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A federal policy that leads to an increase in aggregate supply is likely to result in: a. lower levels of employment

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