The Main Types of Unemployment (HSC SSCE Economics): Quizzes
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What is the primary cause of structural unemployment?
What is the primary cause of structural unemployment?
Fundamental economic changes
Which type of unemployment is directly linked to the ups and downs of the economic cycle?
Which type of unemployment is directly linked to the ups and downs of the economic cycle?
Cyclical unemployment
In a typical year, approximately what proportion of Australian workers change jobs?
In a typical year, approximately what proportion of Australian workers change jobs?
One in ten
What is the defining characteristic of seasonal unemployment?
What is the defining characteristic of seasonal unemployment?
It occurs at predictable regular times
What are people called who want to work but are not actively seeking employment?
What are people called who want to work but are not actively seeking employment?
Discouraged jobseekers
Approximately how many hidden unemployed people are there in Australia?
Approximately how many hidden unemployed people are there in Australia?
1.3 million
How is underemployment defined in terms of weekly working hours?
How is underemployment defined in terms of weekly working hours?
Fewer than 35 hours per week
What was the underemployment rate for 15-24 year olds in Australia in 2022-23?
What was the underemployment rate for 15-24 year olds in Australia in 2022-23?
14.3%
How long must someone be without work to be classified as long-term unemployed?
How long must someone be without work to be classified as long-term unemployed?
12 months or longer
What happens to people assessed as unable to work due to disability or illness?
What happens to people assessed as unable to work due to disability or illness?
Placed on disability support pension