Which of the following people would be counted in the labour force?
A) Chou, who lost his job and last looked for work three months ago
B) Stephanie, who holds a Ph.D. in history, but can find only part-time employment at a fast-food restaurant
C) Jordan, who would like to work as a stockbroker but is now a househusband
D) Steffan, who thinks he could easily earn $100,000 per year, despite the opinion of the psychiatrist at the hospital where he is a resident patient

Question

Which of the following people would be counted in the labour force?  
A) Chou, who lost his job and last looked for work three months ago 
B) Stephanie, who holds a Ph.D. in history, but can find only part-time employment at a fast-food restaurant 
C) Jordan, who would like to work as a stockbroker but is now a househusband 
D) Steffan, who thinks he could easily earn $100,000 per year, despite the opinion of the psychiatrist at the hospital where he is a resident patient

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Stephanie is counted in the labor force because she is working, even if the job is part-time and not in her field of study. The labor force includes all employed and actively seeking employment individuals, regardless of the job type or hours worked.

Which of the Following People Would Be Counted in the Labour