Individuals Who Are Not Working but Are Willing to Work

question 82

Multiple Choice

Individuals who are not working but are willing to work and who have looked for a job in the past 12 months but have not sought employment in the past four weeks are defined as

• A) unemployed.
• B) employed.
• C) unhappy workers.
• D) discouraged workers.
• E) retired.

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Definitions:

Discouraged Workers

Individuals not actively seeking employment due to believing no jobs are available for them, not considered in the count of the unemployed.

CPI

By analyzing the weighted average prices of a diverse assortment of consumer products and services, including transportation, medical care, and food, the Consumer Price Index calculates the overall average price.

Base Year

A specific year against which economic growth is measured, serving as a comparison point for other years.

CPI

Measuring the average price for a set basket of goods and services consumed by people, from food to healthcare and transportation, the Consumer Price Index employs their weighted average prices for assessment.