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For persons 13 years and over
[Questions S13-L21 were asked of all individuals 13 years and older]


L18. Looking for work and availability for work

If [respondent] "did not work" in L17, is [respondent] looking for work?

[] 1 Looking for work
Not looking for work
[] 2 Available
[] 3 Not available

If record code "3", continue to L19

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Column S13-S16 and L17-L22
[Ask persons age 13 years or older]


Column L18: Looking for work and availability for work during the past week
[Only for those who recoded "Not working" in column L17]

The question asked [of respondent]: "During the March 25th-31st, 2000 week, have you been looking for work?"

Record code in check box as follows:

[] 1 Looking for work

Record code "1"

Not looking for work
Ask [the respondent] this question: "During the March 25th-31st, 2000 week, were you available to work?" Available to work (readiness), meaning a person wants to work and is capable of working.

[] 2 Available to work

Record code "2"

[] 3 Not available to work

Record code "3" and continue to column L19.