Which of the following would be counted as unemployed?
A) A laid-off steel worker who has given up looking for a job
B) A housewife on vacation with her family
C) A housewife who does volunteer work at the local library
D) A housewife who works five hours a week for minimum wage at the local library
E) A retired schoolteacher who is seeking a part-time job at the local library

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To be counted as unemployed, a person must be actively seeking employment. The retired schoolteacher seeking a part-time job is the only option actively looking for work, fitting the criteria for being considered unemployed.

Which of the Following Would Be Counted as Unemployed