A person is unemployed if he
A) is a member of the civilian labor force, out of work, and actively seeking work.
B) is 15 years old and seeking his first job.
C) is out of work, available for work, but not actively seeking work.
D) all of the above

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Only option A meets the standard definition of unemployment, as it includes actively seeking work as a requirement. Option B describes someone who has not yet entered the labor force, and option C describes someone who is not actively seeking work.

A Person Is Unemployed If He