Dee's assembly line job has been replaced by robots, and Dee lacks abilities and skills required to attain other jobs. She is considered
A) structurally unemployed.
B) frictionally unemployed.
C) seasonally unemployed.
D) a discouraged worker.

Question

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Dee's job loss is due to a structural shift in the economy with the introduction of new technology in the workplace. As a result, she is structurally unemployed, meaning her skills are no longer in demand in the labor market.

Dee's Assembly Line Job Has Been Replaced by Robots, and Dee