Using the definition of unemployment, which of the following individuals would be unemployed?
A) A full-time student quits school, enters the labor market for the first time, and searches for employment.
B) Because of the increased level of automobile imports, an employee of General Motors is laid off but expects to be called back to work soon.
C) Because of a reduction in the military budget, your next door neighbor loses her job in a plant where nuclear warheads are made and must look for a new job.
D) All of these individuals are unemployed.

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All of these individuals are considered unemployed because they are actively searching for employment but are not currently working. This includes new entrants to the labor market, those laid off with the expectation of being rehired, and individuals who have lost their jobs due to budget cuts or other reasons and are seeking new employment.

Using the Definition of Unemployment, Which of the Following Individuals