Which of the following people would be counted among the unemployed?
A) a new college graduate who sells newspaper advertising on a part-time basis while looking for other work
B) a new college graduate who sells newspaper advertising on a full-time basis while looking for other work
C) a new college graduate who sells newspaper advertising on a part-time basis but is NOT looking for other work
D) a new college graduate who is NOT qualified for any of the jobs available in his small town

Question

Which of the following people would be counted among the unemployed?  
A) a new college graduate who sells newspaper advertising on a part-time basis while looking for other work 
B) a new college graduate who sells newspaper advertising on a full-time basis while looking for other work 
C) a new college graduate who sells newspaper advertising on a part-time basis but is NOT looking for other work 
D) a new college graduate who is NOT qualified for any of the jobs available in his small town

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A person is considered unemployed if they are not currently working but are actively seeking work. In this case, the new college graduate in option D is not working and is presumably seeking work, as they are not qualified for available jobs.

Which of the Following People Would Be Counted Among the Unemployed