Who of the following would be considered a discouraged worker?

A. Marissa has a Ph.D. in physics, but is currently employed full time driving a taxi.
B. Anna Marie has been looking for a job every day for the last month, but has not been hired.
C. Ray wants to work forty hours per week, but can only find work for twenty hours per week.
D. Frank would like to work, but has not looked for work because he believes no jobs are available.


Answer: D

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