A mismatch of the skills of unemployed workers and the skills required for existing jobs is defined as:
A) involuntary unemployment.
B) cyclical unemployment.
C) structural unemployment.
D) frictional unemployment.

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Structural unemployment occurs when there is a mismatch between the skills and qualifications of workers and the available jobs in the labor market. This mismatch can occur due to changes in technology, shifts in consumer demand, or changes in the distribution of industries in a particular region.

A Mismatch of the Skills of Unemployed Workers and the Skills