Question

thomas did not graduate high school, and has been looking for work for the past 6 months. how would the federal government classify him? a not in the labor force b unemployed c employed

Explanation:

To be classified as unemployed, one must be without a job, actively looking for work, and available for work. Thomas meets these criteria as he has been looking for work for the past 6 months.

Answer:

B. Unemployed