2.1 Unemployment Flashcards

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What are 5 effects of unemployment?

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  • Negative multiplier
  • Loss of income tax
  • Increased welfare expenditure = opportunity cost
  • Lack of consumer choice
  • Consequences to firms
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What is economically inactive?

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Proportion of the working age population that is not in or seeking employment (within the last 4 weeks)

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What is the impact of migration on unemployment?

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  • Provides skilled labour where there is short supply, filling gaps
  • May lead to downward pressure on wages
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4
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What are the 2 causes of structural unemployment?

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  1. Geographical immobility: workers cannot move to areas with vacancies due to housing/transport difficulties
  2. Occupational immobility: mismatch between existing skills of population and news ones required
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5
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What is unemployment?

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Those without a job who are actively seeking work at current wages

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What is frictional unemployment?

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When workers are in the process of moving from one job to another

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What is underemployment?

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When an individuals job does not fully utilize their skills/abilities or provide sufficient hours to meet their needs

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What is structural unemployment?

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When changing structure of the economy or technological advancements creates mismatch in existing skills and skills required

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9
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Formula for unemployment rate

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Unemployed people/Labour force x 100

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10
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Why does claimant count tend to be lower?

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  • Many people not eligible for job seekers allowance
  • Some workers may be financially supported through spouses or pensions
  • Some workers unaware of their right to claim JSA
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What are the 2 ways unemployment is measured?

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  1. Clamaint count: measures the number of people claiming job seekers allowance each month
  2. Labour force survey: (ILO) quarterly sample survey carried out by interviewing people about their circumstances and work
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What is cyclical unemployment?

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Occurs as a result of lack of AD in the economy (typically during a recession)

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13
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What is seasonal unemployment?

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When people are unemployed at particular times of the year when demand for labour is lower than usual

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14
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What is real wage unemployment?

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A sustained increase in real wages above free market equilibrium wage, resulting in an excess supply of labour

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15
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Draw:
Real-wage unemployment diagram

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16
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What are 3 reasons for an increase in underemployment?

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  • Increased mechanisation/use of technology in the workplace
  • Increase in zero-contract, part-time, flexible employment offered
  • Recesssion/lack of demand in market