There are 15 million people living in Marketstan, of whom 9 million are working and 1 million are actively looking for work. What is the size of Marketstan's labor force?

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The labor force includes both those who are working and those who are actively looking for work. Therefore, the labor force is 9 million (working) + 1 million (looking for work) = 10 million.

There Are 15 Million People Living in Marketstan, of Whom