Employment & Unemployment Quiz

What is the age range for the labour force in the UK?

• 20-70

• 18-60

• 15-64

• 16-65

Which organization conducts a survey to measure unemployment in the UK?

• United Nations

• European Union

• World Bank

• International Labour Organisation (ILO)

What is the Claimant Count?

• A list of all businesses in the UK

• A measure of GDP growth

• A survey of all employed individuals

• A count of people claiming job seekers allowance in the UK

What type of unemployment occurs when workers are between jobs?

• Frictional Unemployment

• Cyclical Unemployment

• Seasonal Unemployment

• Structural Unemployment

Which type of unemployment is caused by a fall in aggregate demand?

• Seasonal Unemployment

• Cyclical Unemployment

• Frictional Unemployment

• Structural Unemployment

What is real wage unemployment?

• Unemployment due to technological advancements

• Unemployment caused by wages being above the market equilibrium

• Unemployment due to high inflation

• Unemployment caused by seasonal changes

What is the natural rate of unemployment?

• The rate of unemployment when the economy is in a recession

• The rate of unemployment when the economy is at full employment

• The rate of unemployment due to seasonal factors

• The rate of unemployment due to technological changes

Which type of unemployment is associated with economic downturns?

• Voluntary Unemployment

• Involuntary Unemployment

• Seasonal Unemployment

• Frictional Unemployment

What is the government's response to cyclical unemployment?

• Retrain workers for needed employment areas

• Stimulate aggregate demand

• Extend operational seasons

• Implement retraining schemes

Which of the following is a consequence of long-term unemployment?

• Negative impacts on individuals and the economy

• Increased economic growth

• Positive impact on government revenue

• Higher employment rates