Which of the following is an example of a worker experiencing cyclical unemployment?
A)a worker who changes jobs to move closer her family
B)an assembly line worker who loses his job because of automation
C)a freightliner employee that got laid off because of the recession of 2007-2009
D)a lifeguard who was hired during the summer season is laid off after summer is over
E)a worker who quits his job because he does not get along with his boss

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Cyclical unemployment occurs when there is a downturn in the business cycle, leading to a decrease in demand for labor and resulting in layoffs or job loss. The freightliner employee being laid off due to the recession is an example of cyclical unemployment. A, B, and E are not examples of cyclical unemployment. D is an example of seasonal unemployment.

Which of the Following Is an Example of a Worker