The labour force equals the number of people:
A) employed.
B) unemployed.
C) aged 15 years and older.
D) employed and unemployed.

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The labour force includes all individuals who are employed (working for pay) and those who are unemployed (not working but actively seeking employment), making D the correct answer. Choices A and B are components of the labour force, not the entire definition, and C is incorrect because it includes all individuals aged 15 and older, regardless of their employment status.

The Labour Force Equals the Number of People