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.

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.

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?

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?