Economists refer to the median or "typical" rate of unemployment as the natural rate of unemployment.

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This is true. The natural rate of unemployment represents the level of unemployment that would exist in an economy in the long run, when labor markets are in equilibrium and there are no temporary factors affecting employment. It is also sometimes referred to as the non-accelerating inflation rate of unemployment (NAIRU).

Economists Refer to the Median or "Typical" Rate of Unemployment