Juanita worked for a defense contractor in the United States.During the 2008 recession,the government cut spending and Juanita and ninety-nine others were laid off.In such a case,the unemployment Juanita is experiencing is _____.
A)cyclical
B)structural
C)seasonal
D)frictional
E)voluntary

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The situation described in the question is a result of the government cutting spending during a recession, which is a characteristic of cyclical unemployment. Structural unemployment is caused by changes in the structure of the economy, seasonal unemployment is tied to specific times of the year, frictional unemployment is due to temporary job transitions, and voluntary unemployment is when a person chooses not to work.

Juanita Worked for a Defense Contractor in the United States