In the first half of 2025, the rapid transition towards electric vehicle (EV) production has accelerated across the UK. Major manufacturing hubs in the West Midlands have experienced a sharp decline in demand for traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) assembly. While firms are investing heavily in new battery-manufacturing facilities, over 8,000 workers specializing in legacy engine components find their skills redundant. Analysts point out that structural unemployment is rising because retraining programs have not kept pace with the technological shift, leaving a significant portion of the local workforce without the skills required for the new green-tech roles.
Define the term 'structural unemployment' (Extract B, line 6).
327 exam-style questions on AQA A Level Economics 2.3 Economic performance, covering 2.3.1 Economic growth and the economic cycle, 2.3.2 Employment and unemployment, 2.3.3 Inflation and deflation, and 2.3.4 Possible conflicts between macroeconomic policy objectives. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.