Who among the following people will an economist consider underemployed?

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Underemployment refers to a situation where a person is employed but is working fewer hours or at a job that is below his or her skill level or education. Therefore, a person who is working part-time but prefers full-time employment falls under this category of underemployment.

Answer: D 
 A person who is willing to work but cannot do so due to a constraint such as imprisonment is considered as "marginally attached to the labor force" or "discouraged worker" as per the Bureau of Labor Statistics. However, if such a person is willing to work from his or her cell, it can be considered as underemployment.

Other options do not fit the definition of underemployment. Option A represents a personal choice and not a shortage of employment opportunities. Option C is also a personal choice, and the person is not willing to work more. Option E implies a lack of job satisfaction but not a shortage of job opportunities.

Who Among the Following People Will an Economist Consider Underemployed