Octavia is a stay-at-home parent who has not searched for work in recent years. Michael does not currently have a job, but has applied for several jobs in the previous week. Who does the Bureau of Labor Statistics count as "not in the labor force"?

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Octavia is considered "not in the labor force" because she has not searched for work in recent years, indicating a lack of active participation or interest in job seeking. Michael, however, is actively applying for jobs, which means he is part of the labor force despite being currently unemployed.

Octavia Is a Stay-At-Home Parent Who Has Not Searched for Work