Frictional Unemployment Exists Because

question 43

Multiple Choice

Frictional unemployment exists because

• A) the quantity demanded of labor exceeds the quantity supplied at the equilibrium wage rate.
• B) of fluctuations in economic activity.
• C) technological changes make the skills of the workers incompatible with the skills used on the job.
• D) it takes time for people seeking jobs and employers seeking workers to find each other.

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Definitions:

Depression

A mental health disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest, often affecting the individual's daily functioning.

Suicide Ideation

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Psychiatric Evaluation

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Childhood Trauma

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