Bill looked for work for six months but could not find a job he wanted. It has now been almost five months since he stopped looking for a job. In the context of employment, he is considered to be:
A)out of the labor force.
B)a new entrant.
C)employed in the underground economy.
D)underemployed.
E)a job leaver.

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Bill is considered to be out of the labor force because he has stopped actively looking for a job. To be considered unemployed, a person must be actively seeking work but unable to find it. Since Bill has given up looking for work, he is not included in the labor force.

Bill Looked for Work for Six Months but Could Not