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Which one of the following statements is false?Group of answer choicesThe labour force is defined as the total number of people that are working or available and seeking to work.The labour force is defined as the total working age population.The labour force participation rate is the number of people in the labour force divided by the total working age population.The unemployment rate is the number of unemployed people divided by the total labour force.

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Which one of the following statements is false?Group of answer choicesThe labour force is defined as the total number of people that are working or available and seeking to work.The labour force is defined as the total working age population.The labour force participation rate is the number of people in the labour force divided by the total working age population.The unemployment rate is the number of unemployed people divided by the total labour force.

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The false statement is: "The labour force is defined as the total working age population."

This is incorrect because the labour force is not simply the total working age population. It is specifically the portion of the working age population that is either employed or actively seeking employment. It does not include those who are not seeking employment, such as retirees, students, or those unable to work.

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