Which one of these individuals is a part of the eligible population, but NOT part of the labor force? Select one: a. A 19 years old who is working part time in a beauty salon b. A 22 years old who is looking for a job after graduating from college but cannot find one c. A 33 years old who stays at home to take care of his kids d. A 42 years old who works in jail after committing grand larceny e. A 75 years who is still working full time as an attorney

Which one of these individuals is a part of the eligible population, but NOT part of the labor force? Select one: a. A 19 years old who is working part time in a beauty salon b. A 22 years old who is looking for a job after graduating from college but cannot find one c. A 33 years old who stays at home to take care of his kids d. A 42 years old who works in jail after committing grand larceny e. A 75 years who is still working full time as an attorney

Economics Today and Tomorrow, Student Edition

1st Edition

ISBN:9780078747663

Author:McGraw-Hill

Publisher:McGraw-Hill

Chapter12: The American Labor Force

Section12.1: Amercians At Work

Problem 1R

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