Which of the following is an example of a worker experiencing frictional unemployment?
A)a worker who quits his job at the post office to find more interesting work
B)a computer programmer who loses her job because it is outsourced to India
C)an employee who is laid off because the economy is suffering a recession
D)an Air Canada pilot who loses her job because of lack of demand for air travel
E)a road worker laid off in the winter

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Frictional unemployment occurs when workers voluntarily leave their jobs to seek better employment opportunities. Choice A describes a worker quitting to find more interesting work, making it an example of frictional unemployment.

Which of the Following Is an Example of a Worker