An individual is said to be a discouraged worker if he or she
A)is working, but prefers not to work.
B)is working part time, but would prefer a full time job.
C)is working in jobs she / he is not suited for.
D)wants to work, and is actively searching for a job.
E) wants to work, but has given up searching for a job.

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A discouraged worker is someone who wants to work, but has given up searching for a job. They may have tried to find employment for an extended period of time, but have become discouraged due to a lack of available opportunities, rejections, or other reasons. This leads to them dropping out of the labor force and not being counted in unemployment statistics.

An Individual Is Said to Be a Discouraged Worker If