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Explain cyclical unemployment and give examples
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Cyclical unemployment is a type of unemployment that is caused by fluctuations in the business cycle, specifically during periods of economic recession or depression. When the economy is experiencing a downturn, overall demand for goods and services decreases, leading to companies reducing their production and laying off workers. This results in a higher level of unemployment as people are unable to find work due to a lack of available jobs.
Examples of cyclical unemployment include:
1. During the 2008 financial crisis, many industries such as construction, manufacturing, and finance experienced a sharp decline in demand, resulting in widespread layoffs and increased unemployment rates.
2. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 led to a global economic downturn, causing businesses to shut down and lay off workers due to restrictions on movement and decreased consumer spending.
3. The Great Depression in the 1930s saw a prolonged period of high cyclical unemployment as businesses collapsed, leading to massive job losses and a prolonged economic downturn.
4. The dot-com bubble burst in the early 2000s resulted in many technology companies laying off workers and reducing their workforce as the demand for tech products and services dropped.
Examples of cyclical unemployment include:
1. During the 2008 financial crisis, many industries such as construction, manufacturing, and finance experienced a sharp decline in demand, resulting in widespread layoffs and increased unemployment rates.
2. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 led to a global economic downturn, causing businesses to shut down and lay off workers due to restrictions on movement and decreased consumer spending.
3. The Great Depression in the 1930s saw a prolonged period of high cyclical unemployment as businesses collapsed, leading to massive job losses and a prolonged economic downturn.
4. The dot-com bubble burst in the early 2000s resulted in many technology companies laying off workers and reducing their workforce as the demand for tech products and services dropped.