Manufacturing jobs in the United States have migrated overseas due to increased productivity and low wages of workers in other countries. This contributes to _____ unemployment for American workers in the manufacturing sector.

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Structural unemployment occurs when there is a mismatch between the skills and qualifications of workers and the job opportunities available. In this case, the loss of manufacturing jobs to overseas locations creates a structural unemployment issue as many workers in the manufacturing sector do not have the necessary skills or qualifications to transition to other types of jobs in different sectors.

Manufacturing Jobs in the United States Have Migrated Overseas Due