Which of the following is an example of structural unemployment?
A) Raymond loses his job as a steel worker because the economy is in a downturn.
B) Chad graduates with his master's degree in economics and is searching for an analyst job in Oklahoma.
C) Edith has decided to retire after 35 years of working at the state prison.
D) Cameron quits his job because he wants to become an astronaut.
E) Jasmine loses her job as a newspaper editor because the publication has gone digital.

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Structural unemployment occurs when there is a mismatch in the skills or qualifications of workers and the available job openings. Jasmine losing her job as a newspaper editor because the publication has gone digital indicates a technological change in the industry, resulting in a lack of demand for her specific skill set, which is an example of structural unemployment. The other options describe either cyclical (option A), frictional (option B and C) or personal choice (option D) unemployment.

Which of the Following Is an Example of Structural Unemployment