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:

Struggle With Poverty

The ongoing hardship and difficulties faced by individuals or communities living below the poverty line, affecting their quality of life.

Transitional Poverty

A temporary state of economic hardship experienced by individuals or families as they attempt to move from one socioeconomic status to another.

Laid Off

The termination of employment due to the employer's decision, often because of budget cuts or company downsizing, not because of the employee's personal performance.

Financial Struggle

The challenge of managing one's finances, often due to insufficient income, debt, or unexpected expenses.