Jorge, a Computer Programmer, Was Laid Off When His Firm

question 20

Multiple Choice

Jorge, a computer programmer, was laid off when his firm went out of business.He began to look for work, but was struck by a car and his hands and one leg were broken.He is unable to use the computer to seek jobs, or to go to interviews for jobs.It is now week 5 of 6 weeks in his cast.According to the current rules, Jorge will probably be classified as:

• A)​employed 
• B)​unemployed 
• C)​out of the labor force 
• D)​unemployable

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Definitions:

Frictional Unemployment

A form of unemployment that occurs when people are between jobs or within the workforce for a short period, often due to transitions or searching for a job that better matches their skills.

Structural Unemployment

A form of unemployment caused by a mismatch between the skills held by the unemployed population and the skills demanded by the prevailing job market.

Cyclical Unemployment

Unemployment that rises during economic downturns and falls when the economy improves, linked to business cycles.

Frictional Unemployment

Unemployment that occurs when people are between jobs or are entering the labor market for the first time.