Main workers
Marginal workers
Non-workers
All of the above
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The correct answer is: All of the above.
The Census Bureau collects data on the working population, classifying them into main workers, marginal workers, and non-workers.
- Main workers are those who have worked for at least 15 hours during the reference week.
- Marginal workers are those who have worked for less than 15 hours during the reference week but have looked for work in the past 4 weeks.
- Non-workers are those who have not worked at all during the reference week and have not looked for work in the past 4 weeks.
The Census Bureau collects this data to track the labor force participation rate, which is the percentage of the population that is either employed or unemployed. The labor force participation rate is a key indicator of the health of the economy.
The Census Bureau also collects data on the characteristics of the working population, such as age, sex, race, ethnicity, and education level. This data is used to track changes in the workforce and to make policy decisions.