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Measuring the Economy

Question 5 • VT-GA-EOC-Personal Finance & Economics A ULHS

A person who is working part-time when full-time work is desired is known as __________.

Answer
A
an employee
B
unemployed
C
the nonlabor force
D
underemployed

Explanation

A person who has a job but is working fewer hours than they want is underemployed. Someone who is unemployed has no job and is seeking work, while a person in the nonlabor force is not working or looking for work. Therefore, the correct choice is underemployed.

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