What term was used to describe workers in developed countries during the Great Depression who accepted lower-quality jobs after losing their original employment?

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1 Jun 2019
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The correct answer is 'disguised unemployed,' which refers to workers who, during economic downturns like the Great Depression, took on less desirable jobs after being laid off from their primary employment. This differs from cyclical unemployment (job loss due to economic cycles), seasonal unemployment (job loss due to seasonal changes), and voluntary unemployment (choosing not to work).

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