If the unemployment rate for the United States economy rises from 7 to 11 percent during a year, we can conclude that:

a. Actual GDP is less than potential GDP
b. The natural rate of unemployment for the United States economy has risen
c. The economy is experiencing only frictional unemployment
d. Actual GDP exceeds potential GDP


a. Actual GDP is less than potential GDP

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