The concept of 'Hysteresis' in unemployment refers to: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The concept of 'Hysteresis' in unemployment refers to:
A. The tendency of unemployment to persist even after the original cause has disappeared
B. Temporary unemployment that disappears quickly
C. Only frictional unemployment
D. Only seasonal unemployment
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Hysteresis in unemployment means that high unemployment can become self-perpetuating through loss of skills, reduced employability or changes in wage-setting behaviour, so that the natural rate itself rises.

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Practice More Economy Set 1 Questions

Question #1
Which of the following is a characteristic of the 'New Institutional Economics' approach?
A. It focuses only on technological change
B. It assumes zero transaction costs always
C. It emphasises the role of institutions, property rights and transaction costs in economic performance
D. It ignores institutions completely

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
New Institutional Economics, associated with Coase, North and Williamson, analyses how institutions, property-rights structures and transaction costs shape economic behaviour and long-run performance.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #2
The term 'Reverse Repo Rate' is used by the RBI to:
A. Inject liquidity into the system
B. Absorb excess liquidity from the banking system
C. Determine the fiscal deficit
D. Fix the long-term interest rates only

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Under the reverse repo window, the RBI absorbs excess liquidity from banks by borrowing funds from them at the reverse repo rate.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #3
The 'MUDRA' loan category 'Tarun' covers loans from:
A. up to Rs 50,000
B. Rs 1 lakh to Rs 5 lakh
C. above Rs 10 lakh
D. Rs 5 lakh to Rs 10 lakh

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
MUDRA categories are Shishu up to Rs 50,000, Kishor Rs 50,000 to Rs 5 lakh, Tarun Rs 5 lakh to Rs 10 lakh.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1