If the BLS counted persons that are on active military service in the totals for employment,the labor force,and the working-age population,this would
A)decrease the measured unemployment rate.
B)decrease the measured labor force participation rate.
C)decrease the number of persons in the labor force.
D)decrease the number of persons in the working-age population.

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Counting persons in active military service as employed would decrease the number of unemployed people in the labor force, leading to a decrease in the measured unemployment rate. However, it would not affect the labor force participation rate or the number of people in the working-age population.

If the BLS Counted Persons That Are on Active Military