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Am I considered unemployed during the summer when students aren't in school? Why or why not?

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a) Yes, because the absence of students in school affects job opportunities.
b) No, because unemployment is not solely determined by the school calendar.
c) It depends on the individual's employment status and job search efforts during the summer.
d) Both a) and b) could be valid depending on the specific circumstances.

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Final answer:

If you are out of school but working part-time, you are considered employed in U.S. labor statistics. This also applies to full-time college students working part-time jobs. Senior citizens working while collecting social security and a pension are also considered employed.

Step-by-step explanation:

In U.S. labor statistics, if you are out of school and working part-time, you are considered employed. If you are out of school but working part-time, you are considered employed in U.S. labor statistics. This also applies to full-time college students working part-time jobs.

Senior citizens working while collecting social security and a pension are also considered employed. The same applies to full-time college students working part-time jobs, they are considered employed. However, if a senior citizen is working while collecting social security and a pension, they are also considered employed.

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