Which of the Following Individuals Is the Best Example of a Structurally

question 323

Multiple Choice

Which of the following individuals is the best example of a structurally unemployed worker?

• A) an individual who has been laid off from his job because of a business cycle recession
• B) a recent college graduate who has entered the labor force
• C) an individual who quits one job in the hope of finding a better job
• D) an automobile worker who has lost her job because of an increase in automobile imports and does not have the skills currently needed by businesses

---

Definitions:

Seasonal Variation

Refers to periodic fluctuations in data or variables that are related to seasonal changes.

Deseasonalized Time Series

Time series data which has been adjusted to remove the effects of seasonal variations.

Seasonal Indexes

A set of numerical values used to adjust for seasonal effects in time series data, allowing for more accurate comparisons across different times of the year.

Seasonal Variation

Refers to periodic fluctuations in data or processes that occur at regular intervals over a year, influenced by the seasons.