By offering training to workers whose firms laid them off because of competition from foreign firms,the federal government is attempting to reduce
A)frictional unemployment.
B)structural unemployment.
C)cyclical unemployment.
D)seasonal unemployment.

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This is because the workers who have been laid off due to competition from foreign firms are not likely to be rehired in the same industry, and they may lack the skills needed for employment in other industries. This leads to structural unemployment, which can be addressed through retraining programs.

By Offering Training to Workers Whose Firms Laid Them Off