Practice mode Income Inequality

What effect will a spell of unemployment caused by a recession have on a worker’s income?

Correct answer D. It will reduce current income but not necessarily permanent income

Explanation

A recession-related job loss is usually temporary, cutting this year's earnings. Because permanent income reflects expected long-run average earnings, a short spell may leave it largely unchanged.

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