Suppose Jess resigns from her low paying job.After looking for a new job for two weeks she is highly frustrated and gives up looking for a better-paying job.According to the U.S.Bureau of Labor Statistics, Jess would:
A)be considered unemployed.
B)be considered employed.
C)be considered temporarily unemployed.
D)not be considered as a part of the labor force.
E)be considered as seasonally unemployed.

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If Jess gives up looking for a job, she is no longer considered part of the labor force and therefore not unemployed. In order to be considered unemployed, one must be actively seeking employment. Jess is considered a discouraged worker who has dropped out of the labor force.

Suppose Jess Resigns from Her Low Paying Job