Who would be included in the labor force?
A)Homer, who is waiting for his new job to start
B)Michelle, who has become discouraged looking for a job and has quit looking for awhile
C)Derrick, an unpaid homemaker
D)None of the above would be included in the labor force.

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Individuals who are actively seeking employment and are available to work are considered part of the labor force. Although Homer is waiting for his new job to start, he is still actively seeking employment and is available to work.

Answer: D
 Individuals who are not actively seeking employment or are not available to work such as Michelle, who has become discouraged looking for a job and has quit looking for a while or Derrick, an unpaid homemaker, would not be included in the labor force.

Who Would Be Included in the Labor Force