Structural unemployment is
A) associated with changes in technology that change required job skills.
B) associated with general downturns in the economy.
C) associated with the changing of jobs in a dynamic economy.
D) very short- term unemployment.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Structural unemployment occurs when changes in technology or the economy result in a mismatch between the skills of workers and the skills demanded by employers. This type of unemployment is usually long-term and cannot be solved by simply increasing demand in the economy. Therefore, option A is the correct answer.

Structural Unemployment Is