People Who Are Not Currently Employed but Say They Want

question 140

Multiple Choice

People who are not currently employed but say they want a job are counted as unemployed only if they:

• A)have previously held a job.
• B)are actively seeking employment.
• C)are discouraged workers.
• D)are between 16 and 65 years of age.
• E)are willing to accept any offer of employment.

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