Based on the criteria used by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), identify each person's status as employed, unemployed, "not in the labor force" (if not in the civilian labor force but still part of the adult population), or "not in the adult population" if not in the civilian adult population. Person Status Employed Kenji is a 43-year-old autoworker who was laid off from his Job 6 months ago. He is frustrated with his inability to find a new full-time position. Last week, he took a part-time job but was given only 3 hours of work. Unemployed Lucia is a 42-year-old autoworker who was just laid off by her employer . She is trying to find any kind of job to help make ends meet. Not in the labor force Paolo is a 78-year-old retired professor. He enjoys volunteering at the local public library. Unemployed Amy is a 29-year-old who lost her job as an associate producer for a radio station. After spending a few weeks out of work and interviewing for several other positions, she gave up on her job search and decided to go back to grad school. She made that decision a few months ago. Van is a famous novelist. He is spending the summer at his lake house in upstate New York, doing a little writing each day but mostly spending his time gardening and reading. Sharon is a 10-year-old student at Southside Middle School. She babysits her younger sister and does other chores, so her parents give her an allowance of $20 per week. Not in the labor force Not in the adult population Complete the right half of the following equation to reflect the labor force participation rate reported by the BLS. Labor Force Participation Rate According to this formula, what is the labor force participation rate of this economy of six people? 33.33% 40% 50% 60% Complete the right half of the following equation to reflect the unemployment rate reported by the BLS, Unemployment Rate According to this formula, what is the unemployment rate of this economy of six people? 33.33% 40% 50% 60%
