Asked by Fernando Oropeza on Jun 20, 2024
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Kamila was absent from work because of a strep throat. Brian is not working but is available for work. Who does the Bureau of Labor Statistics count as "unemployed"?
A) Brian but not Kamila
B) Kamila but not Brian
C) Both Kamila and Brian
D) Neither Kamila nor Brian
Bureau of Labor Statistics
A unit of the United States Department of Labor that is responsible for collecting and analyzing important economic data, including employment and unemployment statistics.
Unemployed
Individuals who are capable of working and actively seeking employment but are unable to find a job.
- Recognize the conventions the Bureau of Labor Statistics employs to differentiate between employment, unemployment, and engagement in the labor force.
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Michael KieblesJun 22, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Brian is considered unemployed because he is not working but is available for work. Kamila is not counted as unemployed because she has a job, even though she is temporarily absent due to illness.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the conventions the Bureau of Labor Statistics employs to differentiate between employment, unemployment, and engagement in the labor force.