The labor force is defined as the
A) number of people who are working in labor- type jobs.
B) number of union members who are working.
C) number of employed people plus the number of unemployed people.
D) number of people who are working.

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The labor force includes both employed and unemployed people. The number of people who are working (option D) only refers to the employed portion of the labor force, while options A and B are too narrow and do not encompass all individuals who are considered part of the labor force. Therefore, the best choice is C.

The Labor Force Is Defined as the