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Frictional Unemployment

Frictional unemployment is short-term unemployment that occurs when people are between jobs or looking for their first job.

Frictional unemployment is a natural part of the job search process and is typically short-lived. It occurs when workers voluntarily leave their jobs to find better ones or when new entrants to the labor force are seeking employment. This type of unemployment is generally considered unavoidable and not a major concern for policymakers.

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