People who are currently not working but are actively looking for work are officially classified as
A) unemployed and in the labor force.
B) unemployed and out of the labor force.
C) employed and in the labor force.
D) employed and out of the labor force.

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According to the standard labor classification system, people who are not working but actively seeking employment are classified as unemployed and in the labor force. This is because they are available and willing to work, and therefore are part of the pool of potential workers that are actively seeking employment.

People Who Are Currently Not Working but Are Actively Looking