Suppose that homemakers are included as employed in the labour force statistics, rather than being counted as out of the labour force.This would
A)increase the measured unemployment rate.
B)increase the measured labour force participation rate.
C)decrease the number of persons in the labour force.
D)decrease the number of persons in the working-age population.
E)increase the number of people eligible to work in Canada.

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If homemakers are included as employed in the labour force statistics, they will be counted in the labour force participation rate since they are actively engaged in work. This will increase the measured labour force participation rate. It will not affect the unemployment rate since homemakers cannot be considered unemployed as they are not actively seeking employment.

Suppose That Homemakers Are Included as Employed in the Labour