Which of the following are classified as "discouraged workers"?
A)all those between 16 and 65 who are neither disabled nor in an institution and are also neither employed nor seeking employment
B)labor force members who have chosen early retirement because they dislike their work or think the pay is too low
C)members of the noninstitutional population who say they want to be employed but are not searching for a job
D)members of the labor force who are looking for a job but cannot find one
E)anyone in the population who is not working

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Discouraged workers are those who are still part of the noninstitutional population and want employment but are no longer actively seeking it. Option A includes all individuals who are neither working nor seeking employment, which could include retirees or individuals who are choosing not to work for other reasons. Option B refers to individuals who have voluntarily left the workforce, whereas discouraged workers are typically forced out due to lack of job opportunities. Option D refers to individuals actively seeking employment, whereas discouraged workers have given up their job search. Option E is too broad and includes individuals who may not want or need to work.

Which of the Following Are Classified as "Discouraged Workers