Workers at a car-manufacturing plant are let go because automated machinery has been installed that requires fewer employees to operate. What type of unemployment describes the workers' situation?

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This situation is an example of structural unemployment, which occurs when there is a mismatch between the skills workers have and the skills needed for the jobs available, often due to technological changes, such as the introduction of automated machinery.

Workers at a Car-Manufacturing Plant Are Let Go Because Automated