An example of cyclical unemployment is a(n):
A. textile worker permanently laid off due to job lost to imports.
B. autoworker who is temporarily laid off due to a decline in demand for cars.
C. engineer permanently laid off due to advances in technology.
D. computer programmer who leaves one job and accepts a new job.
Answer: B
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