Over the past few decades,the U.S.economy has switched from a primarily manufacturing economy to a service economy.Many individuals working in manufacturing positions lost their jobs,and many new jobs opened up in services.For those who lost jobs in manufacturing,this is an example of:

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Structural unemployment occurs when there is a long-term shift in the types of jobs available in the economy. The shift from a manufacturing economy to a service economy is an example of such a shift. The individuals who lost jobs in manufacturing may not have the skills or qualifications necessary for the new jobs in the service sector, leading to long-term unemployment. This type of unemployment is called structural unemployment.

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