The labor force participation rate:

A. is measured by the labor force divided by the total population.
B. tells us what fraction of the working-age population wants to be working.
C. typically rises during periods of recession.
D. is measured by those employed divided by the working-age population.


B. tells us what fraction of the working-age population wants to be working.

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