Persons who have given up looking for work are classified as
A)unemployed.
B)discouraged workers.
C)in the labor force.
D)temporarily unemployed.

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Discouraged workers are individuals who have given up looking for work because they believe no jobs are available for them or they face some other kind of barrier, such as discrimination or a lack of necessary skills. They are not included in the official unemployment rate because they are not actively seeking work.

Persons Who Have Given Up Looking for Work Are Classified