A number of semi-skilled workers in an industry find themselves out of work when improvements in technology render their jobs obsolete.These workers experience

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Structural unemployment occurs when there is a mismatch between the skills and qualifications of workers and the requirements of available jobs. This is often caused by changes in technology or shifts in the structure of the economy. In this case, the semi-skilled workers are losing their jobs due to technological advancements, which means there is a structural mismatch between their skills and the requirements of available jobs. Therefore, choice C, structural unemployment, is the best answer.

A Number of Semi-Skilled Workers in an Industry Find Themselves