An increase in output will cause the unemployment rate to fall by a larger percentage if

A. firms are holding excess labor.
B. firms have their workers work more overtime.
C. firms hire workers who were already employed by other firms to work for them part-time.
D. firms aren't holding excess labor.


Answer: D

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