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Question
Here is the statements (just in case that you can't read them):
"Felix is a 27-year-old professional tennis player. When he's not competing, he works as a coach at a local tennis club."
"Yvette is a famous novelist. She is spending the summer at her lake house in upstate New York, doing a little writing each day, but mostly spending her time gardening and reading."
"Frances is a 37-year-old professional basketball player. She finished her last season as a player three weeks ago, and is currently interviewing for a coaching position."
"Jamal is a 78-year-old retired professor. He enjoys volunteering at the local public library."
"Shen is a 28-year-old who lost his job as an associate produdcer for a radio station. After spending a few weeks out of work and interviewing for several other positions, he gave up on his job search a few months ago and has decided to go back to grad school."
I really need help in understanding the meaning of "employment" and "unemployment". I also need help answering each question. Thank you very much!
Explanation / Answer
People currently engaged in full-time or part-time jobs are "Employed", while people who have lost their jobs but have been actively looking for a job in last 4 weeks are "Unemployed". Discouraged workers who stopped looking for job are Not in labr force.
(1) Felix - Employed (Since he is working part-time as a coach)
(2) Yvette - Not in labor force (She is neither employed, nor looking for job)
(3) Frances - Unemployed (She has no job but is looking for one)
(4) Jamal - Not in labor force (Since he is 78, he is not in working age population)
(5) Shen - Not in labor force (Discouraged worker)
(6) Kim - Not in labor force (Since she is 12, she is not in working age population)