The total labor force equals:
A)the number of officially employed persons.
B)the number of officially unemployed persons.
C)the number of officially employed plus unemployed persons.
D)the number of persons aged sixteen and over in the population.

Question

The total labor force equals:
A)​the number of officially employed persons.
B)​the number of officially unemployed persons.
C)​the number of officially employed plus unemployed persons.
D)​the number of persons aged sixteen and over in the population.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The total labor force includes both the officially employed and unemployed persons. Therefore, the correct choice is C, which is the sum of employed and unemployed persons. Option A includes only employed persons, while option B includes only unemployed persons. Option D includes all persons aged 16 and over in the population, which is not the same as the labor force as it also includes individuals who are not seeking employment.

The Total Labor Force Equals