Who Do Economists Consider to Be Discouraged Workers

question 61

Multiple Choice

Who do economists consider to be discouraged workers?

• A)workers who are counted as structurally unemployed, lacking training for the skilled positions for which they are applying
• B)workers who have given up looking for a job and are not counted as unemployed
• C)workers who are counted as frictionally unemployed, having become dissatisfied with their previous jobs
• D)workers whose productivity is low because working in dead-end jobs reduces their morale

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Definitions:

Gains From Trade

The benefits obtained by countries or individuals from engaging in international trade, allowing for specialization and more efficient production.

Fewer Resources

A decrease in the availability of inputs required for production or consumption, often leading to increased competition or prices.

Production Possibility Frontier

A graph that shows the highest possible mix of two goods that can be made with the existing resources and technology.

Opportunity Cost

The price paid for not choosing the next most favorable option when making a decision or opting for one alternative over another.