To determine who would be considered unemployed when calculating the unemployment rate, we need to look for individuals who are actively seeking work but are unable to find it.
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a 22-year-old teacher who recently lost his job and is currently looking for a new one - This individual is classified as unemployed because they have lost their job and are actively seeking work.
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an 18-year-old electrician who is currently working full time but would like to work more hours - This individual is considered employed, even if they desire more hours. They do not count as unemployed.
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a 15-year-old girl who wants to work part time but is unable to find work - Although she wants to work, her age may make her ineligible for the labor force under some surveys (and many government statistics typically do not include individuals under 16). However, if we assume she is part of the labor force, she would be classified as unemployed since she is actively seeking employment.
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a 65-year-old retired plumber who has no interest in looking for a new job - This individual is not considered unemployed, as they are not seeking work.
Based on this analysis, the individuals who would be considered unemployed when calculating the unemployment rate are:
- a 22-year-old teacher who recently lost his job and is currently looking for a new one.
- (potentially) a 15-year-old girl who wants to work part-time but is unable to find work, depending on the specific criteria used in the calculation.
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