P21. Why did [the respondent] not work during the last 7 days?
[] 1 Non-worker (never worked)
[] 2 On leave, but has job (go to P25)
[] 3 Retired (go to P23)
[] 4 Student (go to P23)
[] 5 Other (go to P23)
P21. Economically inactive
Ask this question if the person did not work for at least an hour during the last 7 days and find out why he/she did not work.
If the response is 2, skip to P25 and ask about his Occupation.
If response is "Retired", "Student" or "Other" (i.e. prostitutes, gamblers, beggars, or people receiving private support), skip to P23 and ask whether that person is available for work.