If we subtract the number of people not in the labor force from the civilian noninstitutional population,we get the number of people in the
A) ranks of the unemployed.
B) civilian labor force.
C) ranks of the employed.
D) ranks of discouraged workers.
E) none of the above

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The civilian noninstitutional population includes all individuals who are not in prison, the military, or a nursing home. The labor force includes all employed individuals and unemployed individuals who are actively seeking employment. Therefore, if we subtract the number of people not in the labor force from the civilian noninstitutional population, we are left with the number of people in the civilian labor force.

If We Subtract the Number of People Not in the Labor