Ms. Krupsky has shorthand and typing skills and still finds herself unemployed. In today's economy, Ms. Krupsky is an example of what type of unemployment?
A) cyclical unemployment
B) frictional unemployment
C) structural unemployment
D) None of the above answers is correct.

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Ms. Krupsky's situation is an example of structural unemployment, which occurs when there is a mismatch between the skills that workers offer and the skills demanded by employers. Her shorthand and typing skills may no longer be in high demand due to technological advancements, making her structurally unemployed.

Ms Krupsky Has Shorthand and Typing Skills and Still Finds