Question

Katherine was laid off from her job 11 months ago. After searching for a job for months, Katherine gives up her job search because she feels there are no jobs available for her. Economists would classify Katherine as _________.a. employed. b. in the labor force c. underemployed d. unemployed e. a discouraged worker

Answer 1

Answer: A discouraged worker.

Step-by-step explanation:

Katherine is an example of a discouraged worker, who has given up on the search for a new job. A discouraged worker is an individual qualified to get a job but finds it difficult to secure a job and has gotten discouraged and stopped searching for jobs. A discouraged worker is a higher level of an unemployed person.