The labour force is the total number of
A)people employed.
B)people aged 15 years and over.
C)people in the working-age population who are employed.
D)people in the working-age population who are either employed or unemployed.
E)full-time workers.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The labour force includes both employed and unemployed individuals who are of working age (typically 15-64 years). Therefore, choice D - people in the working-age population who are either employed or unemployed - is the best answer. Choices A, B, and E are too narrow, as they do not include those who are unemployed but actively seeking work. Choice C is incorrect because it only includes employed individuals, not the unemployed.

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