Billy Loses His Job as a Road Construction Worker and Cannot

question 25

Multiple Choice

Billy loses his job as a road construction worker and cannot find another position with equivalent pay and benefits.As a result,he is still checking the want ads and reporting to the unemployment office on a weekly basis.According to economists,what is he considered to be?

• A)a discouraged worker
• B)out of the labour force
• C)underemployed
• D)unemployed

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Definitions:

Sociological Theories

Sociological theories are frameworks developed to understand and analyze the structure, dynamics, and functions of society and social behavior.

Macroscopic Social Facts

Large-scale social phenomena that affect the society as a whole, such as demographic trends, societal norms, and institutions.

Microscopic Individual Behaviors

The examination and analysis of detailed and personal behaviors of individuals at a small-scale level, often in contrast to macroscopic societal trends.

Macro-Subjective Level

An analytical perspective focusing on the collective beliefs, values, and perceptions of society or large groups, influencing social structures and processes.