Which of the following people would be counted as is employed in the Current Population Survey?
A) Misty, who just quit her job to return full- time to school
B) Rich, who is working 20 hours a week but wants a full- time job
C) April, who just graduated from college and is looking for work
D) Jason, who was laid off from work less than 6 months ago but who has stopped looking for work

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According to the Current Population Survey, an employed person is anyone who works at least one hour per week for pay or profit. Therefore, Rich, who works 20 hours a week, would be counted as employed. The other individuals mentioned do not fulfill the criteria of being employed.

Which of the Following People Would Be Counted as Is