The Four Types of Unemployment

If the economy went into a recession, which type of unemployment would rise?

• Seasonal

• Structural

• Cyclical

• Frictional

This type of unemployment happens when someone leaves their job voluntarily or involuntarily. This type of unemployment is good for the economy because it keeps jobs flowing.

(a)  

Mary has a job working as a lifeguard at Ocean Lakes, when she loses her job in the winter this is considered what type of unemployment?

• Cyclical

• Structural

• Frictional

• Seasonal

What type of unemployment occurs when there are shifts in the economy which creates a mismatch between skills a worker may have and the skills the employer requires.

(a)  

Susan just had a baby and is looking for a job, Susan is characterized as being under what type of unemployment?

• Seasonal

• Frictional

• Cyclical

• Structural

What type of unemployment occurs when there is a fall in business cycle?

(a)  

My aunt at the factory who was a sewed blankets, was replaced by a machine that could make 3 to her 1 in half the time. What type of unemployment is my aunt experiencing?

• Cyclical

• Frictional

• Structural

• Seasonal

What type of unemployment occurs when jobs are only available during specific times?

(a)