Which of the following is an example of structural unemployment? A. A teacher who is temporarily unemployed during the summer break. B. An auto worker who is laid off due to a recession in the automotive industry. c. There is a reduction in staffing in the factory due to increased automation. D. A retail worker who is temporarily without a job because their store is closed for a public holiday.

Which of the following is an example of structural unemployment? A. A teacher who is temporarily unemployed during the summer break. B. An auto worker who is laid off due to a recession in the automotive industry. c. There is a reduction in staffing in the factory due to increased automation. D. A retail worker who is temporarily without a job because their store is closed for a public holiday.

Exploring Economics

8th Edition

ISBN:9781544336329

Author:Robert L. Sexton

Publisher:Robert L. Sexton

Chapter18: Introduction To Macroeconomics: Unemployment, Inflation, And Economic Fluctuations

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