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A miner who has been unable to find work for so long that he has stopped looking for work is considered to be ?

Correct answer: A. Not in the labour force

  • A. Not in the labour force
  • B. Not in the adult population
  • C. Unemployed
  • D. Employed

Explanation

A person who wants work but has stopped searching is a discouraged worker. Discouraged workers are not counted as unemployed because they are no longer actively seeking employment, so they are outside the labour force.

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