Unemployment- which is when persons in an economy have lost their job; however, they are still seeking a job. The unemployment rate for Antigua and Barbuda increased from 14.71% to 14.83% in 2020 and 2021, respectively. Most Caribbean Countries had faced an increase in unemployment; however, it had declined since the lockdown had been discontinued for most countries. Show the data in a graph

Unemployment- which is when persons in an economy have lost their job; however, they are still seeking a job. The unemployment rate for Antigua and Barbuda increased from 14.71% to 14.83% in 2020 and 2021, respectively. Most Caribbean Countries had faced an increase in unemployment; however, it had declined since the lockdown had been discontinued for most countries. Show the data in a graph

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Chapter6: Business Cycles And Unemployment

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