Question

3 which of the following is not a member of the labor force?
an instructor of an online economics course
laid off factory worker who has filled out five job applications this week and just uploaded his resume to a job search website
a 55 year old living in his parents basement who hasnt looked for work in two years
a major league baseball player

Explanation:

The labor force includes those who are employed or unemployed but actively seeking work. The online Economics instructor is employed. The laid - off factory worker is unemployed but actively seeking work (filled out job applications, uploaded resume). The major - league baseball player is employed. However, the 55 - year - old who hasn't looked for work in two years is not in the labor force as they are not actively seeking employment.

Answer:

A 55 year old living in his parent's basement who hasn't looked for work in two years.