The unemployment rate measures the number of unemployed people who _____ seeking work.
A)are not
B)are actively
C)are occasionally
D)all of these

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The definition of the unemployment rate is the percentage of the labor force that is currently without work but actively seeking employment. Therefore, the correct choice is B, as it reflects that unemployed people are actively seeking work. Choices A and C are incorrect, as they suggest that unemployed people are not actively looking for work. Choice D is incorrect, as not all three options are correct.

The Unemployment Rate Measures the Number of Unemployed People Who