Which of the following describes what economists call "involuntary unemployment"?

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Involuntary unemployment refers to a situation where a person is willing and able to work at the prevailing wage rate, but is unable to find a job. This can occur due to a variety of reasons such as a lack of available jobs in the market, a mismatch of skills, or structural changes in the economy. Option A is voluntary unemployment as the worker has not yet found a job, while option B describes a situation where there is no unemployment. Option D describes frictional unemployment where a person is entering or transitioning in the job market for the first time, while option E describes voluntary unemployment.

Which of the Following Describes What Economists Call "Involuntary Unemployment