The total labour force is comprised of
A)the unemployed and the employed.
B)only the employed.
C)all individuals over 16 years of age,whether or not they work or are seeking work.
D)only full-time employed individuals between the ages of 18 and 55.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The total labour force is composed of both the employed and the unemployed. It is not limited to specific age ranges or employment types. It also does not include individuals who are not seeking work. Therefore, options C and D are not correct. Option B only includes the employed, but the labour force includes both the employed and unemployed. Thus, the best choice is A.

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