Cyclical Unemployment

During “the most wonderful time of the year,” when folks are packed like sardines into shopping malls across the country, an effect is seen on cyclical unemployment.

The demand for labor is increased, such that those crazy moms at the mall can receive all the help they need from plenty of store employees while they rummage through piles of tacky t-shirts, as those clueless employees say “OMG that would look so cute on your daughter, ma'am; why don’t you grab one for yourself while you’re at it?"

This demand for labor decreases unemployment for a period of time.

So, by and large, cyclical unemployment relates the unemployment rate to economic trends. When we have money to blow, chances are good that cyclical unemployment is pretty non-existent.