An example of structural unemployment includes:
A) a textile worker who quits one job and waits for the new job to begin.
B) the worker of the factory that has closed and he lacks the skills to obtain a new job.
C) a computer programmer who becomes rich and leaves the labour force.
D) a construction worker who was temporarily laid off due to the end of the construction contract.

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Structural unemployment occurs when a worker's skills or qualifications are no longer in demand or relevant to the job market. In this example, the factory worker's job has become obsolete due to the closure of the factory, and the worker lacks the necessary skills to find a new job. This is a situation of structural unemployment. Options A, C, and D do not fit the definition of structural unemployment.

An Example of Structural Unemployment Includes