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16-30 min

Economics

Types of Unemployment

OVERVIEW

This interactive assignment teaches the three types of unemployment. Some unemployed individuals need only a little time to find the right job while others may need extensive intervention. And some may not ever find the job they seek.

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For use in Blackboard, Canvas, D2L Brightspace, & Schoology

Google Classroom

Preview and download for use in Google Classroom

Grade Level

High School College

Topics

Unemployment

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