Intentionally keeping groups of people unemployed during periods of economic recession until they are needed for the next economic boom is a strategy by the government to establish a(n) ________.

A. Reserve labor force
B. Underclass
C. Marginal working class
D. Split labor market


Answer: A. Reserve labor force

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