Which one of the following people is structurally unemployed?
A)a Saskatchewan welder who lost her job when her company relocated to B. C. and is currently looking for a job
B)a Nova Scotia fishery worker who is searching for a better job closer to home
C)a steel worker who is laid off but who expects to be called back soon
D)an office worker who has lost her job because of a general slowdown in economic activity
E)a student who recently graduated and is looking for work

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The Saskatchewan welder lost her job when her company relocated to another province, which means she is structurally unemployed as her skills are not in demand in the area where she lives. The other options describe individuals who are either voluntarily unemployed, seasonally unemployed, or temporarily unemployed.

Which One of the Following People Is Structurally Unemployed