Definition of Labor force

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labor force --The number of people who have jobs or who are available for work and are actively seeking jobs. The labor force participation rate is the labor force as a percentage of the noninstitutional population age 16 or older.

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Labor force -- As measured in the United States, the total number of people employed or looking for work.



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