Answer:
the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed.
Explanation:
In order for someone to be considered unemployed in the US, he/she must be without a job for more than 4 weeks, and be actively searching for a new job. Those who do not have a job but are not interested or capable of working, are not considered unemployed.
The labor force includes everyone above age 16 that is willing and able to work, and that is either currently working or searching for a job.
