WAEC Economics 2015 Question 25

Question 25

Labour Market

Frictional unemployment occurs when

  1. A.there is a change in the technique of production.
  2. B.job seekers lack information where jobs exist
  3. C.bad weather prevents work from progressing.
  4. D.job seekers have disabilities.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (job seekers lack information where jobs exist)

Explanation

Frictional unemployment is short-term, while workers search for jobs they do not know about.