Because more people become unemployed than employed.
Unemployment rates in a state could rise because of a lagging economy. Many companies are losing profits, and a way to save money is to fire their workers.
Because I just lost my job!
the recession worsens into a depression
The recession worsens into a depression.
There´s a depression
Just the opposite happens. In a recession, unemployment increases and the demand for goods decreases.
When unemployment increases during a recession, there's a depression.There's a depression.
During a recession the government raises unemployment benefits by 100 million and the GDP does not go up.
Fewer jobs are available and unemployment rise during a recession. If the recession becomes severe or long term it is then termed a depression.
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Unemployment rate
An Economic Recession is a period of economic contraction (The Growth Rate shrinks and becomes stagnant)
As of October 2021, the unemployment rate in the US is around 4.6%, which is considered moderate. It has been decreasing since the peak in April 2020 due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
recession
recession