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

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In the Current Population Survey, a person is counted as employed if they have a job or if they are working part-time but want a full-time job. Rich is working part-time but wants a full-time job, therefore he would be counted as employed. Jason (A) is not actively seeking employment, so he would be classified as out of the labor force. April (B) is actively seeking employment but has not yet found a job, so she would be classified as unemployed. Misty (D) has voluntarily left her job, so she would also be classified as out of the labor force.

Which of the Following People Would Be Counted as Is