During the Great Depression workers in DCs who took inferior jobs as a result of being laid off were known as ?
Correct answer: A. disguised unemployed
- A. disguised unemployed
- B. cyclical unemployed
- C. seasonally unemployed
- D. voluntarily unemployed
Explanation
Disguised unemployment can include workers pushed into jobs below their skills or previous level of employment, a pattern seen during severe downturns such as the Great Depression. Cyclical unemployment refers to job loss caused by the business cycle, not specifically accepting an inferior job.
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