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Which type of unemployment is caused by a decline in aggregate demand during economic downturns?

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Cyclical

Cyclical unemployment arises due to fluctuations in the business cycle, particularly during periods of recession or economic slowdown.

When aggregate demand in the economy falls, firms cut back on production and reduce their workforce, leading to a rise in unemployment.

This is different from seasonal unemployment (caused by seasonal changes in demand) and structural unemployment (caused by mismatch between skills and available jobs), while voluntary unemployment occurs when a person chooses not to work.

Hence, unemployment caused by a decline in aggregate demand during economic downturns is cyclical unemployment.

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