Structural Unemployment Refers to Unemployment That Results from

question 205

Multiple Choice

Structural unemployment refers to unemployment that results from

• A)inefficiencies in the market for labor that prolong the job search
• B)being in the wrong geographical location
• C)taking the time to find the best job
• D)seasonal decreases in demand for labor
• E)a recession in the economy

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Definitions:

Contribution Margin Ratio

The contribution margin ratio is a financial metric indicating the proportion of sales revenue that exceeds variable costs and is available to cover fixed costs and generate profit.

Fixed Costs

Outlays for rent, salaries, and insurance that are unaffected by variations in the volume of production or sales.

Sales Dollars

A term referring to the total revenue generated from the sale of goods or services, expressed in monetary value.

High-Low Method

A method employed in cost accounting that calculates estimated variable and fixed costs using the highest and lowest activity levels.