A-LevelEconomicsThe macroeconomy9708/12 · Feb/Mar 2025 · Q171 Mark
In country S, frictional unemployment has decreased, but in country T, structural unemployment has increased. What would be possible explanations for these changes? country S country T
Areduction in job search times real wage rates are flexible
Bmore job vacancy websites the closure of several large mining firms
Cunemployment benefits have decreased a fall in economic growth
Dunemployment benefits have increased workers' skills do not match available jobs
✓ Correct answer
B: more job vacancy websites the closure of several large mining firms
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