In the DVCs, underemployment frequently takes the form of
A) factory workers who are working longer hours than they would prefer.
B) workers who are employed ineﬃciently in small industry when they could be highly productive in agriculture.
C) farmers whose productivity is very low.
D) craft workers and artisans who are replaced by simple machinery and equipment.

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Underemployment in developing countries (DVCs) often manifests as situations where individuals are working, but not to their full potential or productivity, such as farmers whose productivity is very low due to factors like lack of access to modern technology, insufficient land, or poor agricultural practices.

In the DVCs, Underemployment Frequently Takes the Form of