Which of the following groups of people would be included in the official unemployment rate?
A)part-time workers
B)workers temporarily laid off from jobs to which they expect to return
C)discouraged workers
D)all of the above

Question

Which of the following groups of people would be included in the official unemployment rate?
A)​part-time workers
B)​workers temporarily laid off from jobs to which they expect to return
C)​discouraged workers
D)​all of the above

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The official unemployment rate only includes individuals who are actively seeking employment but are unable to find a job. Part-time workers are considered employed, even if they would prefer to work full-time. Discouraged workers have stopped actively seeking work and are thus not considered part of the labor force. However, workers who are temporarily laid off from jobs to which they expect to return are considered unemployed and are included in the official unemployment rate.

Which of the Following Groups of People Would Be Included