Question

The labor force consists of:

a) All adults who are working, plus those not working.

b) Discouraged workers, employed workers, plus those actively seeking work.

c) All adults who are able to work.

d) Employed plus unemployed adults.

Answer 1

The labor force consists of the employed plus the unemployed.

Step-by-step explanation:

The labor force consists of the employed plus the unemployed.

It does not include individuals who are not working and not actively seeking work, such as retirees, those looking after children, or those who have quit looking for work out of discouragement.

Therefore, option d) Employed plus unemployed adults is the correct answer.