Suppose that Danny, who has a Ph.D.in physics, is employed in a pizza restaurant because that is the only work he can find.In terms of employment, how would Danny be classified?
A) as a discouraged worker
B) as underemployed
C) as NOT in the labour force
D) as unemployed

Question

Suppose that Danny, who has a Ph.D.in physics, is employed in a pizza restaurant because that is the only work he can find.In terms of employment, how would Danny be classified?  
A) as a discouraged worker 
B) as underemployed 
C) as NOT in the labour force 
D) as unemployed

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Danny is underemployed, as he is overqualified for his current job and cannot find a job that fully utilizes his education and skills. He is still considered to be in the labor force, as he is actively employed. Discouraged workers have given up looking for employment, and those who are unemployed are not currently employed but are actively seeking work.

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