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Which of the following is best described as an example of structural unemployment?


A)When the plant was modernized, Jones lost her job because she did not have the skill needed to operate the new equipment.


B)Smith was laid off due to negative growth of GDP, and did not seek other employment until he was recalled to his job.


C)Although there were jobs available, Johnson was unable to find an employer with a satisfactory opening.


答案A
Structural unemployment exists when changes in the economy eliminate some jobs while generating new job openings for which unemployed workers are not qualified.