Which of the following statements correctly describe discouraged workers? (If none of the choices apply, leave all of the checkboxes blank.) Check all
that apply.
They are dissatisfied with their current jobs and are considering quitting.
They are employed workers who want to earn higher wages.
They have given up on looking for a job.
They are full-time workers who would like to work only part-time.
The following table contains U.S. employment information from August 2018.
Civilian Population
(Persons 16 years old and over)
258,066,000
Employed Unemployed Discouraged
(Persons) (Persons) (Persons)
155,604,000 6,197,000
434,000