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Impact of Unemployment Quick Check
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Which of the following individuals would be considered unemployed when calculating the unemployment rate?(1 point)
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a 65-year-old retired plumber who has no interest in looking for a new job
a 65-year-old retired plumber who has no interest in looking for a new job

a 22-year-old teacher who recently lost his job and is currently looking for a new one
a 22-year-old teacher who recently lost his job and is currently looking for a new one

a 15 year-old girl who wants to work part time but is unable to find work
a 15 year-old girl who wants to work part time but is unable to find work

an 18-year-old electrician who is currently working full time but would like to work more hours
an 18-year-old electrician who is currently working full time but would like to work more hours

Answer 1

When calculating the unemployment rate, the individual who would be considered unemployed is:

a 22-year-old teacher who recently lost his job and is currently looking for a new one.

The other individuals listed do not meet the criteria for being classified as unemployed because:

• The 65-year-old retired plumber is not actively looking for work.
• The 15-year-old girl, while seeking work, is likely under the minimum age for many jobs and may not be classified in the same way as adults in the labor force.
• The 18-year-old electrician is currently employed, even if he desires more hours.

Thus, only the 22-year-old teacher is actively seeking employment after losing a job, making him the only one fitting the definition of unemployed.