Structural unemployment is the result of
A)a persistent mismatch between the skills and characteristics of workers and the requirements of the jobs.
B)the search process of matching workers with jobs.
C)the ups and downs in inflation.
D)a slowdown in the economy.
E)the entry of new workers into the labour force.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Structural unemployment is caused by a mismatch between the skills and characteristics of workers and the requirements of available jobs, leading to unemployment that persists even during economic growth. It is not related to inflation, the search process, or entry of new workers into the labour force. While a slowdown in the economy may exacerbate structural unemployment, it is not the direct cause.

Structural Unemployment Is the Result of