Which of the following individuals is the best example of a structurally unemployed worker?
A) an individual who has been laid off from his job because of a business cycle recession
B) a recent college graduate who has entered the labor force
C) an individual who quits one job in the hope of finding a better job
D) an automobile worker who has lost her job because of an increase in automobile imports and does not have the skills currently needed by businesses

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A structurally unemployed worker is someone who has lost their job due to changes in the structure of the economy, such as technological advances or shifting global markets. In this scenario, the automobile worker lost her job due to an increase in imports, indicating a structural shift in the economy. Therefore, choice D is the best example of a structurally unemployed worker.

Which of the Following Individuals Is the Best Example of a Structurally