Chapter18: Introduction To Macroeconomics: Unemployment, Inflation, And Economic Fluctuations
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Transcribed Image Text:### Labor Force Participation: Understanding the Categories
**Question:**
> Retired people who are still capable of working are part of the adult population but not part of the labor force.
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**Discussion:**
This question highlights the distinction between different segments of the adult population. In labor economics, the "labor force" comprises those who are either employed or actively seeking employment. Retired individuals, despite their capability to work, typically do not seek employment and thus are not counted as part of the labor force. This classification is important for understanding employment statistics and economic indicators.
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Unemployment is a phenomenon in which a proportion of the labor force do not find jobs, despite having the willingness and capability to work. It is a consequence of slow or no economic growth and productive capacity. It is the proportion of the labor force that is unemployed.
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