In officially compiled unemployment statistics, a person would be classified as unemployed if, during the week the statistics were collected, he or she:
A) worked without pay for 25 hours on the family farm.
B) was away from the job due to a labor-management dispute.
C) worked 4 hours on a part-time basis but wanted to work 40 hours.
D) none of the above.

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A person is classified as unemployed if they are not working at all, are actively seeking work, and are available to work. None of the options meet these criteria.

In Officially Compiled Unemployment Statistics, a Person Would Be Classified