The labor force is defined as the number of people who
A) would like to have a job but have stopped seeking work.
B) would like to have a full-time job but are working part-time.
C) are employed plus the number of people who are unemployed.
D) are available and looking for work but are unable to find employment.

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The labor force is the sum of employed and unemployed individuals who are available and seeking work. Option A describes discouraged workers who have stopped seeking work, Option B describes underemployment, and Option D describes individuals who are unemployed but not actively seeking work.

The Labor Force Is Defined as the Number of People