What type of unemployment was experienced by most unemployed workers in Canada during the Great Depression?
A) cyclical
B) structural
C) seasonal
D) frictional

Question

What type of unemployment was experienced by most unemployed workers in Canada during the Great Depression?  
A) cyclical 
B) structural 
C) seasonal 
D) frictional

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

During the Great Depression, Canada experienced a severe economic downturn leading to decreased demand for goods and services, resulting in a significant decline in employment. This type of unemployment caused by a cyclical downturn in the economy is known as cyclical unemployment. Structural unemployment occurs when there is a mismatch between workers' skills and available jobs. Seasonal unemployment is caused by fluctuations in demand for labor in certain industries or during specific periods of the year. Frictional unemployment results from workers' voluntary decisions to change jobs or from employers' decisions to lay off workers due to changes in the organization's structure or function. None of these types of unemployment were particularly widespread during the Great Depression.

What Type of Unemployment Was Experienced by Most Unemployed Workers