Why 40,000 People Die for Every 1% Increase in Unemployment - The Big Short

<p>The big short was a fantastic movie, for finance nerds and regular viewers alike. One of the lines that stood out the most, amongst many memorable lines, was the claim that for every 1% increase in unemployment 40,000 people die. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>This is an incredibly significant claim, that adds even more weight to the already significant societal issues that come along with people out of the job. &nbsp;&nbsp;So is this claim actually true?</p>