Automobile workers in Detroit are unemployed because robots are now being used on assembly lines but,at the same time,job vacancies exist for computer programmers.In this case,the automobile workers are an example of:
A) Cyclical unemployment.
B) Structural unemployment.
C) Frictional unemployment.
D) Seasonal unemployment.

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The automobile workers in Detroit are an example of structural unemployment because their skills and expertise are no longer in high demand due to advancements in technology (use of robots on assembly lines) and changes in the market (shift towards computer programming jobs). This type of unemployment is often caused by changes in the economy, technology, or competition, and requires retraining or the development of new skills to remain competitive in the labor market.

Automobile Workers in Detroit Are Unemployed Because Robots Are Now