Scott, who has a PhD in physics, waits on tables for a living. Scott is categorized as
A) unemployed.
B) not part of the labor force.
C) underemployed.
D) a discouraged worker.

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Even though Scott has a PhD in physics, he is working in a job that does not require his level of education or skills. Therefore, he is classified as underemployed. This is different from being unemployed, which means he is actively seeking work but unable to find employment, or not part of the labor force, which means he is not working and not actively seeking work. He is also not a discouraged worker, which refers to someone who has given up looking for work due to a perceived lack of opportunities.

Scott, Who Has a PhD in Physics, Waits on Tables