Suppose that 50 percent of the labour force in a country is involved in the agricultural sector, but the economic growth in the nation comes from industry and tourism. What type of unemployment would such a mismatch of ability and job requirements cause?
A) mechanical
B) frictional
C) structural
D) cyclical

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The mismatch of ability and job requirements in this scenario leads to structural unemployment, as the skills and abilities of workers in the agricultural sector do not match the needs of the growing industry and tourism sectors. This results in a difficulty in finding alternative employment for those workers and a longer-term type of unemployment.

Suppose That 50 Percent of the Labour Force in a Country