Technological changes over time caused workers who in the past produced such things as telephone books,video cassettes,or worked as travel agents to become ________ unemployed,at least until they could be re-employed in other industries.

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Technological changes are an example of structural unemployment, which occurs when workers' skills become obsolete due to changes in the labor market. This is different from frictional unemployment (temporary unemployment while workers search for new jobs), cyclical unemployment (unemployment caused by economic downturns), and seasonal unemployment (unemployment caused by seasonal changes in demand for labor). Therefore, the best choice is D) structurally unemployed.

Technological Changes Over Time Caused Workers Who in the Past