Which of the following individuals can be classified as a marginally attached worker?
A) Bob, stops looking for a job as a 5th grade teacher after looking for a job the last 6 months.
B) Jane was looking for a job but stopped looking because of her inability to find a babysitter for her 2- year- old son.
C) Jane is currently looking for a job and has not found one.
D) A and B are correct.

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A marginally attached worker is someone who is available and willing to work but has not actively looked for work in the past four weeks. Both Bob and Jane fit this definition as they have stopped actively looking for work but are still available and willing to work. Bob stopped looking after six months of job searching, and Jane stopped looking due to a personal circumstance (inability to find a babysitter).

Which of the Following Individuals Can Be Classified as a Marginally