The labor force participation rate includes
A) only those who are employed.
B) only those employed but looking for a job.
C) both employed workers and discouraged workers not seeking jobs.
D) both employed workers and those unemployed but seeking employment.

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The labor force participation rate is the percentage of the working age population that is in the labor force, either employed or unemployed but actively seeking employment. Therefore, it includes both employed workers and those who are unemployed but seeking employment. It does not include discouraged workers who are not actively seeking employment.

The Labor Force Participation Rate Includes