Types and Causes of Unemployment

This video tutorial discusses various types of unemployment affecting individuals and the labor market. It covers natural unemployment due to market imperfections, frictional unemployment from job transitions, cyclical unemployment during economic recessions, structural unemployment due to technological changes, and seasonal unemployment linked to specific times of the year. The video concludes with a summary of these unemployment types.

What is the main cause of natural unemployment?

• Seasonal changes

• Technological advancements

• Economic recession

• Market imperfections

Which type of unemployment occurs when workers leave their jobs to find better opportunities?

• Frictional unemployment

• Natural unemployment

• Structural unemployment

• Cyclical unemployment

What is a key characteristic of frictional unemployment?

• It is caused by economic downturns

• It is related to seasonal work

• It is due to technological changes

• It involves workers transitioning between jobs

Cyclical unemployment is most closely associated with which economic condition?

• Technological innovation

• Job transitions

• Seasonal demand

• Economic recession

During which economic phase is cyclical unemployment most likely to occur?

• Technological advancement

• Economic boom

• Economic recession

• Seasonal peak

What leads to structural or technological unemployment?

• Job transitions

• Economic recessions

• Seasonal changes

• Lack of necessary skills

Which type of unemployment occurs due to a mismatch between workers' skills and job requirements?

• Natural unemployment

• Frictional unemployment

• Structural unemployment

• Cyclical unemployment

What is an example of an activity affected by seasonal unemployment?

• Agricultural harvests

• Job transitions

• Technological advancements

• Economic recessions

Which type of unemployment is influenced by the time of year?

• Seasonal unemployment

• Natural unemployment

• Frictional unemployment

• Cyclical unemployment

What is a common cause of seasonal unemployment?

• Technological changes

• Economic downturns

• Market imperfections

• Specific periods of high demand