A Job Loser Is an Individual

question 126

Multiple Choice

A job loser is an individual

• A) in the labor force whose employment was involuntarily terminated.
• B) who used to work full time but left the labor force and has now reentered it looking for a job.
• C) in the labor force who quits voluntarily.
• D) who has never held a full-time job lasting two weeks or longer but is now seeking employment.

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Definitions:

Poverty

A condition where individuals or communities lack the financial resources to meet basic life needs such as food, shelter, and clothing.

Welfare Dependency

A condition in which individuals or households rely heavily on government assistance for long periods instead of achieving financial independence through employment.

Able-Bodied Person

An individual who is physically capable of working or performing daily tasks without assistance.

Negative Income Tax

Cash payments by the government to the poor—an income tax in reverse. The cash payments decrease as income levels increase.