Question

which of the following best describes seasonal unemployment?

a. seasonal unemployment is not an important type of unemployment.

b. seasonal unemployment is a permanent type of unemployment.

c. seasonal unemployment does not involve agricultural workers.

d. seasonal unemployment involves businesses or industries that need workers only at certain times of the year.

e. seasonal unemployment is a type of structural unemployment.

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Seasonal unemployment is important (e.g., in industries like tourism, agriculture), so A is incorrect.
• Option B: Seasonal unemployment is temporary (related to seasons), not permanent, so B is incorrect.
• Option C: Agricultural workers often face seasonal unemployment (e.g., harvest seasons), so C is incorrect.
• Option D: Seasonal unemployment occurs when businesses/industries need workers only at specific times of the year (e.g., holiday retail, farming seasons), which matches the definition.
• Option E: Seasonal unemployment is a distinct type, not structural (structural is due to industry changes), so E is incorrect.

Answer:

D. Seasonal unemployment involves businesses or industries that need workers only at certain times of the year.