Who would be counted as unemployed according to official statistics?
A) Brian,a full-time student who is not looking for work
B) Kate,who is waiting to be recalled after a temporary layoff
C) Heath,who has retired and is not looking for work
D) James,who has just graduated from university and is taking a year off to volunteer abroad

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According to official statistics, individuals who are not currently employed but are actively seeking work are considered unemployed. Therefore, Brian (A), Heath (C), and James (D) would not be counted as unemployed in official statistics. Kate (B), who is waiting to be recalled after a temporary layoff, would be considered unemployed as she is not currently working and is actively seeking employment.

Who Would Be Counted as Unemployed According to Official Statistics