Matt is waiting to be recalled to a job from which he was laid off. David was fired but hasn't looked for work during the last two months. Who does the BLS count as unemployed?
A)Matt but not David
B)David but not Matt
C)both David and Matt
D)neither David nor Matt

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The BLS counts Matt as unemployed because he is actively seeking work, even if he is waiting to be recalled to a previous job. David is not considered unemployed because he is not actively seeking work.

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