Which one of the following people is frictionally unemployed? A steel worker who
A)is laid off but expects to be called back soon.
B)loses her job because of technological change.
C)becomes discouraged and stops looking for a job.
D)gives up her job because she retires.
E)decides to leave the labour force and become a full- time student.

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Frictional unemployment occurs when individuals are temporarily between jobs or are waiting to start a new job. A steel worker laid off but expecting to be called back soon fits this definition, as they are in a temporary state of joblessness and anticipate reemployment.

Which One of the Following People Is Frictionally Unemployed? a Steel