An example of a frictionally unemployed individual is
A) Charles, who has lost his job as an auto worker because of increased imports.
B) Mary, who quit her job to find work closer to her home.
C) Sam, who lost his job as a real estate salesperson when the housing market went soft.
D) Cynthia, who has few skills and is no longer looking for work.

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Frictional unemployment refers to the temporary unemployment that a person experiences when transitioning from one job to another. Mary, who quit her job to find work closer to her home, is an example of frictional unemployment.

An Example of a Frictionally Unemployed Individual Is