Which of the following is a criterion in determining which unemployed individuals are included in the official unemployment rate?
A) The unemployed person has previously held a job.
B) The unemployed person is actively seeking employment.
C) The unemployed person must be willing to accept a reasonable job offer.
D) The unemployed person must be willing to accept any job offer.

Question

Which of the following is a criterion in determining which unemployed individuals are included in the official unemployment rate?  
A) The unemployed person has previously held a job. 
B) The unemployed person is actively seeking employment. 
C) The unemployed person must be willing to accept a reasonable job offer. 
D) The unemployed person must be willing to accept any job offer.

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The criterion for being included in the official unemployment rate is that the individual must be actively seeking employment. This means that they are currently without a job but are actively looking for employment opportunities. The other criteria listed (having previously held a job, being willing to accept a reasonable job offer, or being willing to accept any job offer) are not necessary for inclusion in the official unemployment rate.

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