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Match the term to the description Tommy used to work on the docks times are toug

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Question

Match the term to the description

Tommy used to work on the docks times are tough and with the current economic downtown Tommy is no longer employed

Gina was working in a diner, but the diner closed down. She is currently applying for jobs and has interviews next week. Her unemployment is reflective of the time it takes to find a new job

John was a cowboy, but now with a new robotic cowboy created by Google his skills are no longer needed in today's modern economy.

Herold applied for more jobs than he could count last year. At this point he has decided to stop looking for a job because it is just too frustrating. He is no longer in the labor force

A. cyclical unemployment B. structural C. frictional unemployment D. Discouraged worker

Explanation / Answer

1.Tommy used to work on the docks times are tough and with the current economic downtown Tommy is no longer employed: cyclical unemployment

2. Gina was working in a diner, but the diner closed down. She is currently applying for jobs and has interviews next week. Her unemployment is reflective of the time it takes to find a new job: frictional unemployment

3. John was a cowboy, but now with a new robotic cowboy created by Google his skills are no longer needed in today's modern economy: structural unemployment

4. Herold applied for more jobs than he could count last year. At this point he has decided to stop looking for a job because it is just too frustrating. He is no longer in the labor force: Discouraged worker