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The labour force consists of the economically active population: those of working age who are either in employment or unemployed but actively seeking and available for work. Anyone outside of this such as full-time students, early retirees, or those managing long-term health conditions - is classed as economically inactive and is excluded from the labour force entirely.
The labour force consists of the economically active population: those of working age who are either in employment or unemployed but actively seeking and available for work. Anyone outside of this such as full-time students, early retirees, or those managing long-term health conditions - is classed as economically inactive and is excluded from the labour force entirely.
