The labour force is the total number of
A)people aged 15 years and over.
B)people in the working- age population who are either employed or unemployed.
C)people employed.
D)full- time workers.
E)people in the working- age population who are employed.

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The labour force includes both employed and unemployed individuals within the working-age population (i.e. those aged 15 years and over who are not in full-time education). Hence, option B is the best choice. Option A only covers the working-age population, but not necessarily those who are actively seeking or available for work. Option C refers only to employed individuals, while option D only includes full-time workers. Option E includes only employed individuals, but not those who are unemployed.

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