Which of the following individuals is the best example of a structurally unemployed worker?
A) a recent college graduate who has entered the labor force
B) an individual who has been laid off from his job because of a business cycle recession
C) 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
D) an individual who quits one job in the hope of finding a better job

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Structural unemployment occurs when there is a mismatch between the skills workers have and the skills needed by employers. In this case, the automobile worker losing her job due to increased imports and lacking the currently needed skills is an example of structural unemployment.

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