In calculating the unemployment rate, part-time workers are
A) counted as unemployed because they are not working full time.
B) counted as employed because they are receiving payment for work.
C) used to determine the size of the labor force but not the unemployment rate.
D) treated the same as "discouraged" workers who are not actively seeking employment.

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Part-time workers are counted as employed because they are receiving payment for work, even though they may desire full-time employment. The unemployment rate is calculated by dividing the number of unemployed individuals by the total labor force, which includes both employed and unemployed individuals.

In Calculating the Unemployment Rate, Part-Time Workers Are