An individual who has stopped looking for a job because he is convinced that he cannot find a job is referred to as
A) a contingent worker.
B) a productive worker.
C) a discouraged worker.
D) an unemployed worker.

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A discouraged worker is an individual who has stopped looking for a job because he or she believes that no suitable job is available. Contingent workers are part-time, temporary or contract workers. Productive workers are those who are employed and contributing to the workforce. Unemployed workers are those who are actively seeking employment but unable to find a job.

An Individual Who Has Stopped Looking for a Job Because