Dynamics of Unemployment with Discouraged Workers: A Nonlinear Mathematical Model

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Authors: Poushali Das, Shraddha Sachan, Mukul Chauhan, Kumar, Narendra, Amit K. Verma
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Abstract

In this article, we formulate and analyze a new non-linear mathematical model to describe the dynamics of unemployment with a discouraged working population. We consider five dynamic variables, namely, unskilled unemployed individuals, skilled unemployed individuals, discouraged individuals, employed persons, and job vacancies. Furthermore, we determine the equilibrium points of the dynamic system and investigate their local stability. To demonstrate the results, we conduct numerical simulations by presenting solution trajectories and analyzing how variations in key parameters influence the states of the dynamical variables.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Mathematical and Theoretical Epidemiology and Ecology Models Unemployment and Economic Growth Labor Market and Education

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Journal / source
arXiv (Cornell University)
Publication date
7 January 2026
Document type
Preprint