Question

Person A-Now that the kids are in school for a full day, this person is looking for work and has interviewed for

three jobs during the past two weeks.
Person B-This person has been laid off from a job but expects to be called back as soon as the economy improves.
Person C-This person has just graduated from college and will start a new job in three weeks. In the meantime this
person will tour the great American beaches.
Person D-This person was laid off last year when new equipment was installed at the plant, reducing the number of workers needed. Shortly after being laid off, this person looked for a new job, was unable to find one and
then stopped looking, even though this person still wants a job and is available for work.
The above table shows answers given by people interviewed in a government survey of households. Which individual
or individuals are considered marginally attached?
A) A
B) B, C, and D
C) D
D) A and D

Answer 1

Person D is considered marginally attached to the labor force since they stopped looking for work after an unsuccessful job search but still want and are available for work, which correlates with the given definition. Person A is actively looking, while Persons B and C are not actively seeking employment for different reasons. Option c

Step-by-step explanation:

Individuals who are considered marginally attached to the labor force are those who are not currently working, have looked for a job in the past year, and are willing to work, but have not searched for employment in the last four weeks.

To answer this question, let's analyze the situation of each person mentioned using the definitions provided by the U.S. Bureau of the Census.

Person A is actively looking for work and has recently had job interviews, so they would not be counted as marginally attached.

Person B is laid off but expects to be called back to work, and does not fall into the marginally attached category as their job status is temporary and they are not seeking work.

Person C is not seeking work currently since they are about to start a job and are traveling; thus, they are not marginally attached.

Person D, however, has stopped looking for work after an unsuccessful job search but still wants and is available for work, making them marginally attached to the labor force.

Based on this information, the correct answer is C) D, because Person D is the only individual from the scenarios who fits the definition of being marginally attached to the labor force. Option c