ECON201_ALBANDRI

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Ministry of Education

Saudi Electronic University

College of Administrative and Financial Sciences

Assignment 3

Due Date: 02/05/2026 @ 23:59

Course Name: Macroeconomics Course Code: ECON201

CRN: Assignment Title: Labor Market and Unemployment

(Group Project Simulated Activity)

Semester: Second Academic Year: 2025-26th

Role Division

Student Name Student ID Assigned Part Section Title

Part A

Part B

Part C

Part D

For Instructors Use only

Instructors Name:

Assigned Part Individual Section Grade 8 Group effort Grade 2 Presentation Grade 10 Total Grade 20 Level of Marks

Part AHigh/Middle/Low

Part BHigh/Middle/Low

Part CHigh/Middle/Low

Part DHigh/Middle/Low

Average Grade (Group Overall)High/Middle/Low

Important Guidelines -Please read carefully

General Instructions

Submit the assignment through Blackboard (Word format only) via the designated folder.

Submissions via email or late submissions will not be accepted.

Make sure your work is clear, wellstructured, and includes your complete details on the cover page.

Plagiarism or use of AI-generated content will result in a grade of zero.

All answers must be typed in Times New Roman (size 12, doublespaced).

Activity: Labor Market and unemployment

Unemployment is a key indicator of an economys performance, showing how the workforce is engaged in economic activities.

In Saudi Arabia, ongoing efforts to diversify the economy and develop a knowledge-based workforce are shaping the labor market and creating new employment opportunities across various sectors.

Based on this context, prepare a report addressing the following parts:

1. Part A: Identifying the Type of Unemployment: Identify and explain the main type(s) of unemployment that affect your chosen sector (frictional, structural, or cyclical). Support your explanation with relevant examples from the Saudi economy.

2. Part B: Economic Implications: Discuss how this type of unemployment influences key economic indicators such as GDP, aggregate demand, investment, productivity, and economic growth.

3. Part C: Implemented Programs and Vision 2030: Analyze national strategies, Vision 2030 programs, or private-sector initiatives aimed at supporting employment and addressing unemployment in your selected area.

4. Part D: Future Strategies and Recommendations: Suggest possible future solutions or reformssuch as education, training, technological innovation, or investment strategiesthat could enhance employment opportunities and promote sustainable job creation.

Exception: If a group consists of three members, Part D (Future Strategies and Recommendations) may be omitted. The main conclusions should be briefly summarized in the final paragraph of the report. This adjustment will not affect grading, as the remaining sections cover all essential components of the project.

Group Assignment Guidelines

This is a group assignment consisting of four students per group. Each student is responsible for completing one of the four parts above. After all members finish their individual sections, the group must cooperate and integrate the content into a single cohesive report that includes an introduction, the four body sections, and a conclusion.

Each student should ensure their part is unique, avoids duplication, and complements the contributions of their group members.

Presentation Guidelines

Each group will deliver a short presentation (up to 12 minutes) summarizing their report and key findings.

Four marks will be allocated for the overall quality, organization, and clarity of the presentation.

Three marks will be awarded based on each students ability to clearly explain their own section and respond to questions related to it.

Three marks will be awarded for each students understanding of the other sections prepared by group members, including the introduction and conclusion, demonstrated through answering related questions.

Note: Slides used during the presentation should be included as images at the end of the report.

Total: 10 marks for the written report + 10 marks for the presentation (20 marks overall).

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