Who would be included in the labour force?
A) Derrick,who is waiting for his new job to start
B) Brett,who has become discouraged looking for a job and has quit looking for a while
C) Homer,an unpaid homemaker
D) Dave,a 20-year-old student who does not work and is not looking for work

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Only individuals who are actively seeking employment are considered part of the labor force. Derrick is waiting for his new job to start, indicating that he is actively looking for work and would be included in the labor force.

Answer: None of the above
 Brett has become discouraged and has quit looking for a job, making him not part of the labor force. Homer is an unpaid homemaker and not seeking employment, therefore not part of the labor force. Dave is a student and not seeking employment, therefore not part of the labor force.

Who Would Be Included in the Labour Force