Frictional unemployment is the result of
A) technological change or foreign competition.
B) normal labor market turnover.
C) a slowdown in the rate of economic expansion.
D) irresponsible workers with poor work habits.

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Frictional unemployment occurs due to the normal turnover in the labor market and the time it takes for workers to find new jobs that better match their skills and preferences. It is not typically caused by economic downturns, technological changes, or the behavior of individual workers.

Frictional Unemployment Is the Result of