Billy loses his job as a road construction worker and cannot find another position with equivalent pay and benefits.As a result,he is still checking the want ads and reporting to the unemployment office on a weekly basis.According to economists,what is he considered to be?
A)a discouraged worker
B)out of the labour force
C)underemployed
D)unemployed

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Billy is actively seeking employment but cannot find a job with equivalent pay and benefits, therefore he is considered unemployed. Option A (discouraged worker) typically refers to someone who has given up the search for employment, Option B (out of the labour force) refers to individuals who are not seeking employment, and Option C (underemployed) refers to individuals who are employed but in positions that are below their qualifications or in which they are not working full-time.

Billy Loses His Job as a Road Construction Worker and Cannot