The Economics of The Office
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Dunder Mifflin Infinity
In this clip (from deleted scenes) we can demonstrate a good example of structural unemployment. Due to an advance in technology the skills of the Dunder Mifflin accountants will no longer be needed. Obviously from here students may want to discuss cyclical and frictional unemployment (which can be demonstrated when Michael foolishly quits his job with no real plan for his job search in season five).
Season 4 Episode 3 "Dunder Mifflin Infinity"
Technological Change (O30) Unemployment (J60)
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