Question
Which unemployment rate do most economists consider to be acceptable in the United States?
0 percent
5 percent
10 percent
20 percent
0 percent
5 percent
10 percent
20 percent
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5 percent
Most economists view a small positive unemployment rate (around 4–5%) as compatible with "full employment" because it reflects normal frictional and structural job turnover; 0% is unrealistic and 10% or 20% indicate serious slack.
Most economists view a small positive unemployment rate (around 4–5%) as compatible with "full employment" because it reflects normal frictional and structural job turnover; 0% is unrealistic and 10% or 20% indicate serious slack.