The labor force equals the:
A) adult population.
B) number of employed individuals.
C) number of unemployed individuals.
D) number of employed and unemployed individuals.

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The labor force includes both employed and unemployed individuals. It does not include individuals who are not in the workforce, such as students, retirees, or those who are not seeking employment. Therefore, the labor force equals the number of employed and unemployed individuals in the population who are able and willing to work.

The Labor Force Equals The