How are discouraged workers counted in unemployment statistics?
A) They are not counted either as part of the adult population or as part of the labour force.
B) They are counted as part of the adult population, but not as part of the labour force.
C) They are counted as part of the adult population and as unemployed.
D) They are counted as unemployed, but not part of labour force.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Discouraged workers are individuals who have given up on actively seeking employment due to their perception of lack of job opportunities. They are still part of the adult population, but they are not considered part of the labour force because they are not actively seeking work. Therefore, Option B is the correct answer.

How Are Discouraged Workers Counted in Unemployment Statistics