Question

question 4 (2 points)
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which of the following individuals would be considered part of the civilian labor force?
an individual who was fired from their job and is now actively searching for new employment.
an individual who is a lifeguard at an outdoor pool in illinois in december who has become unemployed due to the weather, but will be able to work again in april.
a retired doctor.
an individual who works 10 hours a week at a book store.
a 14 year old student.

Explanation:

• The civilian labor force includes those who are employed (even part - time) or unemployed but actively seeking work.
• An individual who was fired and is actively searching for new employment is unemployed but in the labor force.
• A lifeguard unemployed due to weather but will work again is considered unemployed (temporarily) and in the labor force.
• An individual working 10 hours a week is employed and in the labor force.
• A retired doctor is not in the labor force (not working and not seeking work).
• A 14 - year - old student is too young (below the legal working age in most cases) and not in the labor force.

Answer:

An individual who was fired from their job and is now actively searching for new employment, An individual who is a lifeguard at an outdoor pool in Illinois in December who has become unemployed due to the weather, but will be able to work again in April, An individual who works 10 hours a week at a book store.