Consider Two People Who Are Currently Out of Work

question 119

Multiple Choice

Consider two people who are currently out of work. Deb is not currently looking for work but would like a job. Although she is not currently searching for work, she has done so at some time in the recent past. Ted is not looking for work, because he doesn't think there are jobs available for which he would qualify. Who does Statistics Canada consider to be a discouraged worker?

• A)both Deb and Ted
• B)only Ted
• C)only Deb
• D)Neither Deb nor Ted

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