Which of the following statements is true?

A) If the actual unemployment rate is currently 5% and the natural unemployment rate is 5%, then the economy is operating at full-employment.
B) The labor force participation rate is equal to the civilian noninstitutional population divided by the civilian labor force.
C) A discouraged worker is counted as an unemployed worker.
D) a and c
E) a, b, and c


A

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