The number of people officially unemployed is not the same as the number of people who can't find a job because:
A) people who have jobs continue to look for better ones.
B) the armed forces is included.
C) discouraged workers are not counted.
D) none of the above.
E) all of the above.

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Official unemployment statistics only count individuals who are actively seeking work and are available to work, meaning discouraged workers who have stopped looking for a job are not included in the reported unemployment rate. Additionally, individuals who are employed but still looking for better job opportunities are not considered unemployed. While the armed forces are included in the labor force, they represent only a small portion of the overall population and do not significantly impact the unemployment rate.

The Number of People Officially Unemployed Is Not the Same