Individuals who are not working but are willing to work and who have looked for a job in the past 12 months but have not sought employment in the past four weeks are defined as
A) unemployed.
B) employed.
C) unhappy workers.
D) discouraged workers.
E) retired.

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These individuals are called discouraged workers because they have become discouraged and have given up actively seeking employment due to their failed attempts in the past 12 months. They are not included in the official unemployment rate calculation.

Individuals Who Are Not Working but Are Willing to Work