Which of the following is most likely to lead to an increase in structural unemployment?
A decline in consumer confidence leading to a temporary reduction in aggregate demand.
A mismatch between the skills of redundant workers and the requirements of newly expanding industries.
Natural fluctuations in agricultural and tourism employment throughout the year.
Time delays experienced by individuals who are actively transitioning between similar jobs.
327 exam-style questions on AQA A Level Economics 2.3 Economic performance, covering 2.3.1 Economic growth and the economic cycle, 2.3.2 Employment and unemployment, 2.3.3 Inflation and deflation, and 2.3.4 Possible conflicts between macroeconomic policy objectives. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.