An increase in the unemployment rate usually signals which of the following?(1 point)

Responses

strong economic growth
strong economic growth

a shortage of qualified workers
a shortage of qualified workers

an aging population
an aging population

lack of demand for goods and services

1 answer

An increase in the unemployment rate usually signals a lack of demand for goods and services. This is because higher unemployment often indicates that businesses are not hiring due to reduced consumer demand, leading to the conclusion that the economy may be experiencing a downturn.