When the steel industry collapsed in Pennsylvania, many longtime steelworkers could not find new jobs because they lacked the skills required to work in new industries such as computer technology

Which unemployment category describes these workers?
A) cyclical
B) structural
C) seasonal
D) transitional
E) frictional

Answer: B
Explanation: B) Structural unemployment refers to people who are out of work due to a mismatch in the skills they possess and the jobs that are available.

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A. not sue under the Reconstruction Act because it applies only to race and color. B. not sue under the Reconstruction Act because it has a similar statute of limitations. C. sue under the Reconstruction Act for national origin discrimination because it does not have a requirement for filing with the EEOC. D. sue under the Reconstruction Act for gender discrimination because it does not have a requirement for filing with the EEOC.

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The fact that invested cash earns interest over time is called the time value of money

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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