Final answer:
The Bureau of Labor Statistics counts individuals who are not working and not actively seeking employment as 'not in the labor force,' including Eve as an unpaid stay-at-home mom and Octavia, who has applied for jobs but is currently unemployed.
Explanation:
Out of the labor force includes individuals who are not working and not actively looking for work, whether they desire employment or not. In this case, Eve, the unpaid stay-at-home mom, who is not seeking work falls into this category. Octavia, despite applying for jobs, would also fall under 'not in the labor force' since she is not currently employed.
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