Nature of Unemployment
Economics ⇒ Employment and Unemployment
Nature of Unemployment starts at 9 and continues till grade 12.
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Define underemployment.
Describe the impact of disguised unemployment on economic development.
Describe the nature of cyclical unemployment.
Describe the nature of unemployment in the Indian context.
Explain how technological advancement can lead to structural unemployment.
Explain the difference between open unemployment and disguised unemployment.
Explain the term 'involuntary unemployment'.
Explain the term 'voluntary unemployment'.
Which of the following best describes the nature of disguised unemployment? (1) More people are employed than actually needed, (2) People are employed according to their skills, (3) People are not willing to work, (4) People are paid high wages
Which of the following best describes the nature of open unemployment in urban areas? (1) People are working part-time, (2) People are not able to find any work, (3) People are overqualified for their jobs, (4) People are working in agriculture
Which of the following is a cause of frictional unemployment? (1) Technological change, (2) People switching jobs, (3) Economic recession, (4) Seasonal work
Which of the following is a feature of disguised unemployment? (1) High wages, (2) Low productivity, (3) High demand for labour, (4) Full utilization of resources
Fill in the blank: ________ unemployment is a result of economic fluctuations.
Fill in the blank: ________ unemployment is caused by a mismatch between the skills of workers and the requirements of jobs.
Fill in the blank: ________ unemployment occurs due to changes in the structure of the economy.
Fill in the blank: ________ unemployment occurs when people are employed in jobs that do not match their qualifications or skills.
Is it correct to say that unemployment only exists when people are not willing to work? (Yes/No)
Is it true that all unemployment is visible and can be easily measured? (Yes/No)
True or False: Cyclical unemployment is caused by economic booms.
True or False: Disguised unemployment is also known as hidden unemployment.
