Joanna was laid off from her job 11 months ago.After searching for a job for months,Joanna finds a job but is only offered part-time work.Joanna would rather be working full-time.Economists would classify Joanna as

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Even though Joanna has found a job, it is only part-time, and she would rather be working full-time. This situation is known as underemployment, where a person is employed but not to the extent they would like or need to be. Therefore, economists would classify Joanna as underemployed.

Joanna Was Laid Off from Her Job 11 Months Ago