Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A) To be part of the labor force, an individual must be 16 years or older.
B) Discouraged workers are part of the labor force.
C) Part-time workers are part of the labor force.
D) The unemployment rate is the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed.

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Discouraged workers, who are not actively seeking employment due to various reasons such as believing no jobs are available for them, are not counted as part of the labor force. This is because the labor force consists of individuals who are either employed or actively seeking employment.

Which of the Following Statements Is NOT True