Which of the following is an example of structural unemployment? a. Raymond loses his job as a steel worker because the economy is in a downturn. b. Cameron quits his job because he wants to become an astronaut. c. Chad graduates with his master's degree in economics and is searching for an analyst job in Oklahoma. d. Edith has decided to retire after 35 years of working at the state prison. e. Jasmine loses her job as a newspaper editor because the publication has gone digital.

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Christine Whitehead

8 May, 14:46

Which of the following is an example of structural unemployment? a. Raymond loses his job as a steel worker because the economy is in a downturn. b. Cameron quits his job because he wants to become an astronaut. c. Chad graduates with his master's degree in economics and is searching for an analyst job in Oklahoma. d. Edith has decided to retire after 35 years of working at the state prison. e. Jasmine loses her job as a newspaper editor because the publication has gone digital.

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Clayton Giles · Answer 1

The correct answer is letter "E": Jasmine loses her job as a newspaper editor because the publication has gone digital.

Explanation:

Structural unemployment is an economic mismatch where workers fail to find jobs and employers with available openings fail to find workers. This problem can be caused because of technological advances and the rapid relocation of available job positions.

In that sense, as Jasmine - a newspaper editor - is laid off because publications are now digital (technological factor), she is being a victim of structural unemployment.