Identify which of the following people would be considered either employed, unemployed, or not in the labor force:

a. Alejandro just lost his job at an automobile assembly plant and is looking for work in another industry.
b. Bonnie quit her job 6 months ago to take care of her newborn triplets.
c. Cheyenne just received her bachelor's degree in accounting and is going to backpack through Europe for 6 months before seeking employment as an auditor.
d. Danitra owns a talent agency which provides clowns for children's birthday parties.
e. Edgar is a full-time student and is working 10 hours each week as a lab assistant at Faber College.
f. Flavio was awarded a $10 million settlement from his former employer and has chosen to retire.

a. Alejandro is unemployed, since he does not have a job but is actively looking for work.
b. Bonnie is not in the labor force since she is not employed and is not seeking employment.
c. Cheyenne is not in the labor force since she is not employed and is not planning on seeking employment for more than 4 weeks.
d. Danitra is employed.
e. Edgar is considered employed since he does have a part-time job.
f. Flavio is not in the labor force since he has chosen to retire and not actively seek employment.

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