A Recession Causes a Decrease in the Demand for Housing

question 276

Multiple Choice

A recession causes a decrease in the demand for housing, resulting in substantial layoffs in the construction industry. This is an example of

• A) cyclical unemployment.
• B) frictional unemployment.
• C) seasonal unemployment.
• D) structural unemployment.

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Levels of Segregation

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Quadrant

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