Asked by Denver Osborn on Jun 09, 2024
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Which of the following includes everyone in the adult population that the Bureau of Labor Statistics counts as "unemployed"?
A) Anyone who is not currently employed
B) Anyone who chose not to for work for the past two weeks
C) Anyone who is not employed, is available for work, has looked for work in the past four weeks, and anyone who is waiting to be recalled from a job from which they have been laid off
D) Anyone who is employed part time and has searched for full time employment in the past four weeks
Bureau of Labor Statistics
A US government agency that collects, processes, and disseminates essential statistical data on labor economics, including employment, wages, and productivity.
Unemployed
Refers to people who are without a job and have actively looked for work within the recent past.
- Determine the standards applied by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for categorizing employment, unemployment, and labor force engagement.
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sandy jeronimoJun 11, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The Bureau of Labor Statistics defines the unemployed as individuals who are not currently employed but are available for work, have actively looked for work in the past four weeks, and also includes those who are waiting to be recalled to a job from which they have been laid off. This definition excludes those who are not seeking employment, those who have not looked for work in the past four weeks, and those employed part-time not seeking full-time employment.
Learning Objectives
- Determine the standards applied by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for categorizing employment, unemployment, and labor force engagement.