Asked by Julie Smith on Jun 13, 2024
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Which of the following people would not be included among the unemployed?
A) A construction worker laid off because of a slowdown in house building.
B) A young mother on welfare because her husband has left her and she must stay home to tend her children.
C) A recent high school graduate who has quit his first job as a stock clerk in a grocery store in order to look for a better job.
D) A recent college graduate who has not yet found a job.
Unemployed
Individuals who are actively seeking employment but are unable to find work.
Construction Worker
An individual who works in the construction industry, engaging in physical labor to build, maintain, or repair buildings, roads, and other structures.
Welfare
Programs and policies designed to help individuals and families in need, usually provided by the government.
- Acquire knowledge about the impact of discouraged workers on unemployment figures.
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Skyler GerlandJun 20, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Being on welfare and not actively seeking employment would not qualify someone as unemployed according to most definitions. The other options are all individuals actively seeking employment who have either been laid off or are struggling to find a job.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge about the impact of discouraged workers on unemployment figures.