Which of these people is counted as unemployed?

A retired teacher who does not want to work any moreCorrect answerYour answerA student in full-time studyCorrect answerYour answerA graduate actively looking for a job who has noneCorrect answerYour answerA farmer working on his own landCorrect answerYour answer

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CorrectNot quiteAnswer C

Correct answer: C

Unemployed means without work but willing and able to work and seeking it.
The retired teacher and the student are not seeking work; the farmer is working.

Concept: Unemployment
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Which of these people is counted as unemployed?

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