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What is structural unemployment?
Structural unemployment occurs when workers’ skills do not match the skills needed for available jobs.
Give an example of structural unemployment.
Factory workers losing jobs because machines now do the work.
What industries are most affected?
Manufacturing, agriculture, and clerical jobs
Can structural unemployment be eliminated?
No, but it can be reduced
Name one solution to structural unemployment.
Retraining workers
What causes structural unemployment?
It is caused by changes in technology, consumer demand, or the structure of the economy.
Is structural unemployment short-term or long-term?
It is usually long-term.
Why is structural unemployment considered serious?
Because workers need retraining before they can find new jobs.
How can governments reduce structural unemployment?
Through training and education programs
Why do older workers face more difficulty?
They may struggle to learn new skills
How does education affect structural unemployment?
Low education or outdated skills increase the risk
Does structural unemployment affect young or old workers more?
Older workers are often more affected.
How does digitalization affect structural unemployment?
It reduces traditional jobs and creates new tech-based jobs.
Does structural unemployment increase income inequality?
Yes
Why is lifelong learning important?
It helps workers stay employable.
How does technology contribute to structural unemployment?
Factory workers losing jobs because machines now do the work.
.Why is structural unemployment a serious problem?
It causes long-term joblessness.
What is job re-skilling?
Learning new skills for different jobs.
What is labor market flexibility?
How easily workers can change jobs
Give one real-world example.
Cashiers losing jobs due to self-checkout machines
What is skill mismatch?
When workers’ skills do not meet employers’ needs.
How does globalization increase structural unemployment?
Companies move production to cheaper countries
How does structural unemployment differ from cyclical unemployment?
Structural is caused by economic changes; cyclical is caused by recessions.
Is structural unemployment common in developing countries?
Yes, especially with limited training opportunities
What happens if workers refuse to retrain?
They remain unemployed.