Asked by Samantha Rader on Apr 24, 2024
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Underemployment refers to:
A) seasonal unemployment.
B) people working full time though they would rather work part time.
C) the unemployment that occurs when the actual level of employment is less than the full employment level.
D) people working in jobs that do not fully use their skills.
E) people working part time.
Underemployment
Workers are overqualified for their jobs or work fewer hours than they would prefer.
Seasonal Unemployment
Unemployment due to seasonal variations in demand or supply of labor, common in industries like agriculture and tourism.
Full Employment Level
The level of employment where all available labor resources are being used in the most economically efficient way.
- Comprehend and recognize the various forms of unemployment and their consequences.
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Nithin Sunny6 days ago
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Underemployment is when people are employed in jobs that do not fully use their skills. It could also refer to people who work part-time and would like to work full-time but cannot find full-time employment. However, answer D is more accurate as it encompasses both full-time and part-time workers who are not fully utilizing their skills.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend and recognize the various forms of unemployment and their consequences.