Which one of the following people is structurally unemployed?
A)a Saskatchewan welder who lost her job when her company relocated to B.C.and is currently looking for a job
B)a Nova Scotia fishery worker who is searching for a better job closer to home
C)a steel worker who is laid off but who expects to be called back soon
D)an office worker who has lost her job because of a general slowdown in economic activity
E)none of the above

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Structural unemployment occurs when there is a mismatch between the skills of the worker and the demands of the job market. In this case, the Saskatchewan welder lost her job due to the company's relocation, which may require her to acquire new skills or move to a different location to find similar employment.

Which One of the Following People Is Structurally Unemployed