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Involuntary Unemployment
Involuntary unemployment occurs when a person is actively seeking work but cannot find a job, despite being willing to work at the prevailing wage for individuals with similar skills and experience. Essentially, it means being jobless even though one is prepared to accept compensation equivalent to that of currently employed peers.
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