Which one of the following people would be counted as unemployed in Canada?
A)Simone is currently working but expects to be laid off by the end of the month, before next month's survey can be completed.
B)Ruth is a 14-year-old student and has been looking for an after-school job every day for the past month.
C)Sarah has been looking for a job but is taking a month-long break from the job-seeking effort due to her lack of skills.
D)Rebekah is a recent graduate looking for work.
E)Ron has quit looking because he believes that there is no work available for him.

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Only Rebekah is actively looking for work and unable to find a job, making her the only person who fits the criteria for being unemployed. Simone is currently employed, Ruth is not old enough to work legally, Sarah is not actively looking for work, and Ron has given up on finding a job.

Which One of the Following People Would Be Counted as Unemployed