Discouraged workers are
A)workers who have a part time job but want a full time job.
B)workers who find their current jobs unfulfilling and are considering a job change.
C)workers who have consistently been looking for work for more than 4 weeks.
D)workers who have stopped looking for work because they believe there are no jobs for them.

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Discouraged workers are individuals who have stopped looking for work because they do not believe there are any jobs available for them. They have given up looking, and as a result, they do not count as part of the labor force. Options A and B describe individuals who are still actively seeking employment. Option C refers to the long-term unemployed but does not necessarily indicate discouragement.

Discouraged Workers Are