For the purpose of statistically reporting the unemployment rate, "discouraged workers" are
A) counted.
B) not counted.
C) offered other jobs.
D) trained to do different work.

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Discouraged workers are not counted in the official unemployment rate as they are not actively seeking employment, despite being able and willing to work. Therefore, they are not included in the labor force and are not considered unemployed.

For the Purpose of Statistically Reporting the Unemployment Rate, "Discouraged