A 21-year-old student looks for a job in the fall, and when she cannot find a suitable job after a few weeks, she gives up her search. This student is

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Since the student has given up her job search, she is not considered part of the labor force and therefore not employed or unemployed. She falls under the category of "discouraged workers" and is not included in the official unemployment rate.

A 21-Year-Old Student Looks for a Job in the Fall