Which of the Following Is True Regarding Women in the Workforce

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true regarding women in the workforce during World War II?

• A) The overwhelming majority of working women were employed in industrial professions.
• B) The government believed that by employing women, they were expanding women's freedom.
• C) Women were encouraged to keep their jobs even after the war had ended.
• D) Women in 1944 made up more than one-third of the civilian labor force.
• E) Single women made up the majority of working women.

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Definitions:

Demand Function

A mathematical equation that describes the relationship between the quantity of a good demanded and its price, along with other factors like income and price of related goods.

Consumer's Surplus

The difference between the total amount that consumers are willing and able to pay for a good or service and the total amount that they actually do pay.

Mead

A fermented beverage made from honey, water, and sometimes various fruits, spices, grains, or hops.

Utility Function

A mathematical representation in economics that shows the relationship between the total utility derived from consuming a good or service and its quantity.