Q1. Will each of the following increase, decrease, or have no effect on the natural rate of unemployment? Explain your answers.
a. The government increases unemployment benefits.
b. Unemployment rises due to the economy entering a recession.
c. Colleges develop successful methods of placing students in jobs immediately upon graduation
Q2. What steps can Congress and state legislatures take to alleviate a serious national shortage of skilled providers. Research suggests medical errors have been linked to inadequate staffing (i.e., quantity and quality of skilled personnel). What steps would you take to mitigate shortages?