> These individuals were not counted as unemployed because they were not actively looking for work during the 4 weeks preceding the survey or were unavailable t

> These individuals were not counted as unemployed because they were not actively looking for work during the 4 weeks preceding the survey or were unavailable to take a job. I mean, I suppose we can forcibly employ everyone? Anyone not employed in two weeks gets contracted out to the IRS or whatever.. but that doesn't seem to be the goal. If you aren't looking for a job, and you can't take a job.. you aren't going to be employed. That isn't some kind of "only the strong survive" thing, that's just a tautology - you must in fact apply for jobs to get a job. Why do you think "people who aren't looking for jobs aren't employed!" is a response here?