61. Who would be included in the labour force? (A) Jeremiah, who plans to travel for a few months before looking for work. (B) Caroline, who does not have a job but is looking for work. (C) Kaylin, a full-time student not looking for work. (D) Rebecca, who has interrupted her career to raise her two children.

61. Who would be included in the labour force? (A) Jeremiah, who plans to travel for a few months before looking for work. (B) Caroline, who does not have a job but is looking for work. (C) Kaylin, a full-time student not looking for work. (D) Rebecca, who has interrupted her career to raise her two children.

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Chapter12: The American Labor Force

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