Unemployment - Different Types of Unemployment & How it is Measured - GCSE Economics - PPT & Quiz

This lesson will help students understand what unemployment is, the different types and how it is measured in the UK. The lesson includes key theory, examples and video clips to promote a healthy class discussion on the topic. Below is a breakdown of the lessons objectives:

All Students will know how unemployment levels are measured in the UK.
Most Students will know the different types of unemployment.
Some Students will know how interpret key unemployment data and show analytical skills.

The lesson aims to explain the following key theory (including the different types of unemployment):

• ILO Survey
• Structural unemployment
• Seasonal unemployment
• Cyclical unemployment
• Frictional unemployment
• Classical unemployment

Each type of unemployment includes examples and key definitions. The lesson concludes with written questions based on the theory covered. I have also included a multiple choice quiz for the topic. This lesson is perfect for GCSE Economics and could also be used for A-Level.