The labor force is defined as the number of people who
A: are employed plus the number of people who are unemployed.
B: are available and looking for work but are unable to find employment.
C: would like to have a job but have stopped seeking work.
D: would like to have a full-time job but are working part-time.
A: are employed plus the number of people who are unemployed.
B: are available and looking for work but are unable to find employment.
C: would like to have a job but have stopped seeking work.
D: would like to have a full-time job but are working part-time.
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- The labor force is defined as people A: who have a job or are looking for a job. B: in the working-age population who have a job. C: in the working-age population who have a full time job. D: who are 16 years of age or older.
- The labor force is defined as the A: number of people over 16 years of age. B: number of people who are working. C: sum of employed and unemployed people. D: number of people in blue-collar jobs.
- If the U.S. unemployment rate has increased, which of the following must have occurred? A: more workers have become discouraged and stopped looking for jobs B: more people have been forced to work in part-time rather than full-time jobs C: there has been an decrease in the work force as fewer job openings were listed D: more people have become only "marginally attached" to the work force E: none of the above
- Individuals are often categorized as unemployed if they are ( ). A: a part-time worker who needs a full-time job B: willing to work but not seeking for a job C: recently graduate but cannot find a job D: a part-time worker who is fired by his boss
- People who enjoy their work find time passes slowly.