Employment and Unemployment
Economics · 5th Year · Macroeconomic Indicators · 5.º Período

Employment and Unemployment

Students examine the labour market, the different types of unemployment, and the economic and social costs associated with joblessness.

NCCA Curriculum SpecificationsNCCA Economics LO 4.5NCCA Economics LO 4.6

About This Topic

Students examine the labour market, the different types of unemployment, and the economic and social costs associated with joblessness.

Key Questions

  1. What are the different types of unemployment?
  2. How is the unemployment rate measured in Ireland?
  3. What policies can the government use to reduce unemployment?

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