what is the laborforce status of each of the following ?

Question

a.a teenager who is searching for a first job?b.an autoworker who has been dismissed and would like to work but has given up hope of finding work?c.A retired person who moved to florida reads the want ads to find a part time job?d.a person who works part time,wants a fulltime job,but doesnot have time to look?

Answer 1

a-Unemployed (if over 16 and actively looking)

b-Not in labor force (if stopped looking)
or
b-Unemployed (if still actively looking)

c-Not in labor force

d-Employed
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Not in labor force means not counted as employed or unemployed- so not used in calculating unemployment rate.
Just browsing the want ads is "not actively looking", so that means not in labor force. You have to apply or interview or contact to be actively looking.
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