Which form of unemployment is caused by fluctuations in the overall economic cycle?

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25 Feb 2025
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Cyclical unemployment is directly affected by the ups and downs of the business cycle. When the economy slows down during a recession, companies often cut back on production and lay off workers, causing unemployment to rise. Conversely, during periods of economic growth, demand increases and unemployment tends to decrease. This type of unemployment reflects the overall health of the economy and fluctuates with economic expansions and contractions.

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