Which of these would be considered frictional unemployment? I. Alisha has taken a job at a different company in order to accept a promotion. She quit her current job but has one month off until she starts her new job.
II) John has lost his job as a book binder, as the demand for e-books has replaced demand for traditional books.
III) Melissa quit her full-time job to become a full-time student in order to pursue her Ph.D.
A) I only
B) II only
C) I and II only
D) III only

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Frictional unemployment occurs when individuals are temporarily unemployed while transitioning from one job to another or entering the workforce. Alisha's situation, where she has left one job for a better opportunity and is in the process of moving to the new job, is a classic example of frictional unemployment. John's situation represents structural unemployment due to changes in the industry, and Melissa's choice to leave work for education does not fit the typical definition of unemployment in economic terms.

Which of These Would Be Considered Frictional Unemployment? I