The labor force is defined as people
A) who have a job or are looking for a job.
B) who are 16 years of age or older.
C) in the working-age population who have a full time job.
D) in the working-age population who have a job.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The labor force is defined as people who either have a job or are actively seeking one, regardless of age or employment status. Therefore, option A is the correct answer. The other choices (B, C, and D) are either too broad or restrictive in their definition of the labor force.

The Labor Force Is Defined as People