The labor force includes

A) only those who are employed.
B) those who are employed,plus the unemployed.
C) the total population,less retirees.
D) the total population,less retirees and students.
E) the total population,less retirees,students,and government workers.

Labor Force

The total number of people who are of working age, capable of working, and actively seeking employment or currently employed.

Employed

The status of having paid work, being engaged in a job or business.

Unemployed

Individuals who are capable of working and actively seeking work but without employment during the period of assessment.