The Sum of Frictional and Structural Unemployment Is Thought of as the

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Multiple Choice

The sum of frictional and structural unemployment is thought of as the

• A) natural rate of unemployment.
• B) normal rate of unemployment.
• C) cyclical rate of unemployment.
• D) seasonal rate of unemployment.

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Definitions:

Natural Rate

The natural rate refers to the long-term unemployment rate that an economy experiences under normal conditions, unaffected by short-term cyclical fluctuations.

Full-Employment

A scenario where an economy utilizes all accessible labor resources in the most optimized manner.

Potential Output

Represents the highest level of real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) that can be sustained over the long term without increasing the rate of inflation.

Sustainable Output

The level of production that can be maintained over the long term without depleting natural resources or harming the environment.