content area top Part 1 July unemployment dips in 17 states, rises in 26 The Labor Department said that the largest job gains occurred in New York, which added 62,100 jobs, while Minnesota added 10,300 jobs, its first gains in almost a year. Vermont added 900 jobs but its unemployment rate fell from 7.3% to 6.8%long dashthe biggest drop of all states. Source: The Associated Press, August 21, 2009 Explain why when Vermont added only 900 jobs, its unemployment fell by more than any other state. Question content area bottom Part 1 A. Vermont has more part-time workers for economic reasons than part-time workers for noneconomic reasons. B. The recession in Vermont was less severe than in most other states. C. Vermont has a relatively small labor force and the number of discouraged workers increased during July D. Vermont has the largest labor force participation rate in the United States. E. Vermont has more part-time workers for noneconomic reasons than part-time workers for economic reasons