2. In which of the following cases is a worker counted as unemployed? Explain.
Rosa, an older worker who has been laid off and who gave up looking for work months ago
Rosa is not counted as unemployed because she is not actively looking for work, but she is counted in broader measures of labor underutilization as a discouraged worker.
Anthony, a schoolteacher who is not working during his three-month summer break
Anthony is not counted as unemployed; he is considered employed because he has a job.
Grace, an investment banker who has been laid off and is currently searching for another position
Grace is unemployed; she is not working and is actively looking for work.
Sergio, a classically trained musician who can only find work playing for local parties
Sergio is not unemployed, but underemployed; he is working part time for economic reasons. He is counted in broader measures of labor underutilization.
Natasha, a graduate student who went back to school because jobs were scarce
Natasha is not unemployed, but she is a marginally attached worker. She is counted in broader measures of labor underutilization.