Question

what is the employment status (according to the us federal government) of each of the individuals described below? employed, unemployed, or not in the labor force? highlight the correct choice 1. hector, who doesnt work, lives with his parents, plays video games all day, and doesnt have any interest in looking for a job. employed unemployed not in the labor force 2. kristen, who works part - time but needs a full - time job to be able to keep up with her bills. employed unemployed not in the labor force 3. aaron, who badly injured his back last year after an accident and can no longer work ever again. employed unemployed not in the labor force 4. adriana, who was working as a bartender at a restaurant until it closed due to renovations. employed

Explanation:

1. Hector doesn't work and has no interest in looking for a job. According to the US Federal Government's definition, those not in the labor force are either not working and not actively seeking work.
2. Kristen works part - time. Any person who is working (even part - time) is considered employed.
3. Aaron can no longer work due to injury. Since he is not in the labor force (not working and not able to work), he is not in the labor force.
4. Adriana was working until the restaurant closed. If she is still looking for work (assuming she is actively seeking, which is a common case when a job ends due to business closure), she would be unemployed. But if we assume no information about her job - seeking status (a bit of a stretch, but based on the basic definitions), if she is not working but was recently separated from a job and is eligible for unemployment benefits (a common scenario in such cases), she is unemployed.

Answer:

1. Not in the Labor Force
2. Employed
3. Not in the Labor Force
4. Unemployed