PRC-3 · Chapter 18 · Question 8 of 33
A worker is employed at a ski resort in the mountains. During the summer, there is no snow and the resort closes, leaving the worker jobless for four months. This is known as:
Test yourself: pick an answer
Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: B) Seasonal unemployment
Explanation
Seasonal unemployment occurs because certain industries (like agriculture, tourism, and holiday retail) only require labor during specific times of the year.
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