Question

Which unemployment rate do most economists consider to be acceptable in the United States?

Answer 1

Most economists consider an unemployment rate of 5% to be acceptable in the United States.

This means, that out of the adult, working population of the country, only 5% do not have a job, while 95% are employed, either full-time or part-time.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, unemployed people are defined as people 'who are available for work, have actively looked for a job in the last 4 weeks, but still have no work'

As of April 2018, the unemployment rate in the United States is 3.8%

Answer 2

Most economists consider 5% to be acceptable.