STRUCTURAL CAUSES OF UNEMPLOYMENT AND MECHANISMS TO REDUCE THEM

Abstract

Unemployment is one of the most significant economic and social challenges faced by countries worldwide. Structural unemployment, in particular, arises when there is a mismatch between the skills of the labor force and the requirements of available jobs, or when certain sectors of the economy undergo technological, organizational, or market changes. Unlike cyclical unemployment, which is temporary and related to economic downturns, structural unemployment tends to be persistent and requires long-term solutions.