1. What are the four basic types of unemployment? Which type is most pronounced during difficult economic times such as we have been experiencing during the last few years? Which type is most pronounced in periods of rapid technological change?
2. What are some of alternative paths that people might choose when they lose their job?
3. What are some of the advantages of self-employment? What are the disadvantages?
4. Review current unemployment rates for Canada and two other countries of your choice. How does Canada compare? Why might differences exist?