Standards for Women in the US Workforce During WWII – Measuring Unemployment

Name: Unemployment and Inflation

Standard: 19

• Students will understand that: Unemployment imposes costs on individuals and the overall economy. Inflation, both expected and unexpected, also imposes costs on individuals and the overall economy. Unemployment increases during recessions and decreases during recoveries.
• Students will be able to use this knowledge to: Make informed decisions by anticipating the consequences of inflation and unemployment.