Whom Does the Bureau of Labor Statistics Include in the Discouraged

question 53

Multiple Choice

Whom does the Bureau of Labor Statistics include in the discouraged workers group?

• A) All those between 16 and 65 who are neither disabled nor in an institution and are also neither employed nor seeking employment.
• B) Civilian 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 aren't searching for a job.
• D) Members of the civilian 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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Definitions:

Dystrophy

Progressive atrophy or weakening of a part, such as the muscles.

Congenital Disorders

Health conditions or physical abnormalities present from birth, often resulting from genetic factors or environmental influences during pregnancy.

Wasting Away

A condition characterized by the gradual decline of muscle mass and body weight, often due to chronic illness or malnutrition.

Abduction

The movement of a limb or other part away from the midline of the body or from another part.