In: Economics
What is the type of unemployment in the following scenario? State the unemployment type and explain in a few sentences why it is the case.
1 After completing a complex computer programming project, Tetsuo got fired from his work. His prospects for a new job requiring a similar set of skills are good, and he has signed up with a job placement service for a programmer. He has declined offers for low-paying jobs.
2 When Akira and his co-workers refused to accept any pay cuts, his employer started to outsource the programming jobs to low-paid workers in another country. This outsourcing is happening throughout the programming industry.
3 Due to the current economic slowdown, Kaneda has been laid off from his programming job. His boss promises to rehire him when business picks up.