Question

Governor Plans to Boost Economy with Ecofriendly Jobs

​Oregon's 5.6 percent unemployment rate hovers close to the national average of 5.5 percent. A few years​ ago, Oregon had one of the highest unemployment rates in the nation. To avoid rising​ unemployment, Oregon Governor Kulongoski introduced a plan that provides public schools and universities with enough state funds to meet growing demand for skilled workers. Also Kulongoski wants to use state and federal money for​ bridges, roads, and buildings to stimulate more construction jobs.

The main type of unemployment that Governor Kulongoski is using policies to avoid is​ ______.

A.frictional and structural
B.cyclical
C.natural
D.structural only

Answer 1

The type of unemployment for each scenario is as follows: landscapers - cyclical, coal miners - structural, financial analyst - frictional, printers - structural, factory workers - structural.

Step-by-step explanation:

The type of unemployment that applies to each scenario is as follows:

1. Laid off landscapers during a recession experience cyclical unemployment. This is because their job loss is due to the overall decline in the economy.
2. Coal miners laid off due to EPA regulations experience structural unemployment. The government regulations have caused a permanent decrease in demand for coal, leading to job losses in the industry.
3. A financial analyst who voluntarily quits their job to pursue similar work in a different location is an example of frictional unemployment. This is because they are seeking a better match for their skills and preferences.
4. Printers laid off due to a drop in demand for printed materials and the shift towards internet advertising experience structural unemployment.
5. Factory workers laid off as plants move to other countries experience structural unemployment. The relocation of the plants leads to job losses.