What term is associated with the type of unemployment in which more number of people work than actually needed?

Overemployment

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Underemployment

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Disguised unemployment

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Seasonal unemployment

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The correct option is C Disguised unemployment
Disguised unemployment is a type of unemployment that does not affect the aggregate economic output. It occurs when productivity is low and too many workers fill up too few jobs. It can refer to any part of the population that is not employed at full capacity.

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Q11. Consider the following statements about unemployment:

1. Cyclical unemployment occurs when there is not enough aggregate demand in the economy to provide jobs for everyone who wants to work.

2. Frictional unemployment occurs when people change from one to another and remain unemployed during this interval period.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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