A Government Program That Reduces the Hardship of Being Out

question 87

Multiple Choice

A government program that reduces the hardship of being out of work by guaranteeing that unemployed workers receive a percentage of their former income while they are unemployed is referred to as:

• A) employment insurance.
• B) unemployment insurance.
• C) natural unemployment.
• D) frictional unemployment.
• E) structural unemployment.

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Definitions:

Sunk Cost

A cost that has already been incurred and cannot be recovered, and therefore should not affect current and future business decisions.

Nonrefundable Ticket

A type of ticket for which the cost is not returned to the purchaser if they decide to cancel their booking or are unable to use the ticket.

Soccer Match

A competitive game of soccer played between two teams, adhering to specific rules and durations as specified by the sport's governing body.

Average Fixed Costs

The fixed costs (expenses that do not change with the level of output) divided by the quantity of output produced. It decreases as output increases.