A person quits her job in order to spend time looking for a better- paying job. This is an example of
A) frictional unemployment.
B) cyclical unemployment.
C) structural unemployment.
D) seasonal unemployment.

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Frictional unemployment occurs when individuals voluntarily leave their jobs or are in-between jobs, often because they are searching for a better opportunity. In this scenario, the person has left her job voluntarily to search for better employment, making it an example of frictional unemployment.

A Person Quits Her Job in Order to Spend Time