Using the official measure of unemployment, which of the following would NOT be counted as unemployed?
A) a person who is waiting to be called back to a job after having been laid off
B) a person who is waiting to start a new job in the next 30 days
C) a person who is not working but who has tried to find a job in the past week
D) a person who performs traditional housework and does not work outside the home for pay

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The official measure of unemployment only counts individuals who are willing and able to work but cannot find a job. Individuals who perform traditional housework and do not work outside the home for pay are not counted as unemployed because they are not seeking employment. Choices A, B, and C are all examples of individuals who are willing and able to work but cannot find employment, and therefore would be counted as unemployed according to the official measure.

Using the Official Measure of Unemployment, Which of the Following