I think the reason it's counted that way is so that retirees, students, housewives (and househusbands), and the independently wealthy don't add to the unemployment numbers. You're right, though- it certainly seems like they could account for those without also loosing track of the people who just give up because of overwhelming dejection.
I think the reason it's counted that way is so that retirees, students, housewives (and househusbands), and the independently wealthy don't add to the unemployment numbers. You're right, though- it certainly seems like they could account for those without also loosing track of the people who just give up because of overwhelming dejection.
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