Question

Of the following, which is the best example of structural unemployment? O A construction worker who loses his job in the winter. O A steel worker who is replaced by a robot. O An auto worker who loses her job during a recession. O A toy maker who worked for a company that closed because consumers did not buy its toys.

Answer 1

Solution :. Option ( B ) steel worker who is replaced by a robot .

Reason. : Structural unemployment is a form of involuntary unemployment which is caused by mismatch between the skills that workers in economy can offer and skill demanded of workers by employers . It is often brought about by technological changes due to which job skills of many workers becomes obsolete . The best example is the use of industrial robots to automate manufacturing .