The term 'work force' or 'labor force' refers to the total number of people who are eligible and willing to work, either currently employed or actively seeking employment. In economic terms, it encompasses both the employed and the unemployed who are looking for jobs, excluding those who are not seeking employment, such as retirees, students, or homemakers.
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