Matt has not actively sought work for over a month since losing his job last year.He is no longer counted as unemployed by the Bureau of Labor Statistics,instead being classified as a __________.

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Matt is no longer actively seeking work, which makes him a discouraged worker. This means that he is still technically part of the labor force but is not included in the official unemployment rate. Option A, displaced worker, refers to someone who has lost their job due to plant closings or other mass layoffs. Option C, member of the reserve army of the unemployed, refers to individuals who are available for work but not currently employed. Option D, sunset worker, is not a commonly used term in labor economics.

Matt Has Not Actively Sought Work for Over a Month