To determine who would be considered unemployed among the options provided, we need to understand the definition of unemployment. A person is considered unemployed if they are actively seeking work and are available to work but cannot find a job.
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A writer who has not published a book in 6 months - This individual may or may not be seeking employment actively. If the writer is not seeking a job and is instead focusing on writing without looking for other work, they would not be considered unemployed.
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A senior in high school who wants a job at Starbucks to save for college - If this senior is actively seeking a job at Starbucks and is available to work, they would be considered unemployed, as they want a job but do not currently have one.
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A stay-at-home parent - Generally, a stay-at-home parent is not considered unemployed unless they are actively seeking work while caring for their children. If they are not looking for a job, they would not be classified as unemployed.
Based on this reasoning, the correct answer is:
A senior in high school who wants a job at Starbucks to save for college - This individual would be considered unemployed if they are actively seeking employment.