单选题 Which of the following would be counted as structural unemployment?
  • A. Due to the negative growth of GDP, Smith was laid off.
  • B. Although there were jobs available, Jason was unable to find an employer with a satisfactory opening.
  • C. When the plant was modernized, Derrick lost his job because he did not have the skill needed to operate the new equipment.
【正确答案】 C
【答案解析】[解析] 结构性失业是指因经济结构变化而导致的特定工作职位的削减，尽管同时会有新增职位的产生，但却找不到合适的劳动者，从而产生失业。显然，选项C所描述的情况最符合结构性失业的定义。