Employment and Unemployment Worksheet

The term 'employment' refers to the state of being paid for work.

• True

• False

Which of the following is an example of a full-time employment status?

• A student working 10 hours a week at a coffee shop.

• A freelance graphic designer working on a project basis.

• A salaried accountant working a standard 40-hour week.

• A contractor hired for a specific three-month construction job.

Seasonal unemployment occurs when a worker voluntarily leaves a job to search for a better opportunity.

• True

• False

Which type of unemployment is caused by a decline in total spending or aggregate demand in the economy?

• Frictional unemployment

• Structural unemployment

• Cyclical unemployment

• Seasonal unemployment

An individual who is qualified to work but has given up looking for a job is considered unemployed.

• True

• False

A company automates its factory, replacing human workers with robots. The workers who lose their jobs due to this technological change are experiencing which type of unemployment?

• Cyclical

• Frictional

• Structural

• Seasonal

Frictional unemployment is a natural part of a healthy economy.

• True

• False

A lifeguard who is out of work during the winter months is an example of which type of unemployment?

• Cyclical

• Structural

• Frictional

• Seasonal

The main cause of structural unemployment is a mismatch between the skills of the unemployed and the skills demanded by employers.

• True

• False

Which of the following is a potential negative effect of high unemployment on an individual?

• Increased disposable income

• Higher self-esteem

• Reduced stress and anxiety

• Loss of income and increased debt