Types of Unemployment

Bob is a history professor that decided to leave his job at a large university and look for a job at a small college.

• Frictional Unemployment

• Seasonal Unemployment

• Structural Unemployment

• Cyclical Unemployment

Joe was working at a new pharmacy in town, but it closed due to slow business.

• Frictional Unemployment

• Seasonal Unemployment

• Structural Unemployment

• Cyclical Unemployment

Henry graduated with a degree in psychology but can't find a job.

• Frictional Unemployment

• Seasonal Unemployment

• Structural Unemployment

• Cyclical Unemployment

Donna is a surf instructor who can't find a job during the winter.

• Frictional Unemployment

• Seasonal Unemployment

• Structural Unemployment

• Cyclical Unemployment

Laura worked at a refrigerator manufacturing factory but was let go because a machine was invented to do her job.

• Frictional Unemployment

• Seasonal Unemployment

• Structural Unemployment

• Cyclical Unemployment

Jesse only has a job at the amusement park during the spring and summer when the park is open.

• Frictional Unemployment

• Seasonal Unemployment

• Structural Unemployment

• Cyclical Unemployment

Sherrika graduated with a degree in cosmetology and is taking time to find a job at a salon that best meets her needs.

• Frictional Unemployment

• Seasonal Unemployment

• Structural Unemployment

• Cyclical Unemployment

A person who lost his job during the Great Depression most likely suffered from this type of unemployment.

• Frictional Unemployment

• Seasonal Unemployment

• Structural Unemployment

• Cyclical Unemployment

Ashley got married, quit her job, and is trying to find a job in the city where she recently moved with her husband.

• Frictional Unemployment

• Seasonal Unemployment

• Structural Unemployment

• Cyclical Unemployment

Find the unemployment rate.

Labor force= 221

Employed = 191

• 13.99 %

• 13.57 %

• 51.18%

• none of the above