Given the following information,how many people are in the labor force? U.S.population,250 million;employed,135 million;unemployed,5 million;discouraged workers,4 million;collecting unemployment insurance,3 million.

Labor Force

The sum of all individuals who are either working or actively searching for work within a specific country or area.

Discouraged Workers

Individuals not actively searching for employment due to previous unsuccessful attempts or a belief that no jobs are available for them.

Unemployment Insurance

Unemployment insurance is a government-provided benefit that offers temporary financial assistance to workers who have lost their jobs through no fault of their own.