Effects of unemployment

  Discuss how you are affected by unemployment, one of the country's biggest macroeconomic policy concerns. Address both of the following in your discussion: (1)Explain an experience that someone you know, including yourself, had with unemployment. (2)Think about the reason for the unemployment, and how long it lasted. The following is a list of possible causes for unemployment. Choose the one that most closely fits your experience. Be sure to explain. Seasonal Recession A change in technology Your company relocated and laid off workers Other (3)Did you or your acquaintance take a part-time job or a job for which they were overqualified to ensure they would have an income? (4) Over the last 7 years, the national unemployment rate has dropped steadily. How has that affected you? Please explain.