Real Income for Most of the Working Population in the United

question 9

Multiple Choice

Real income for most of the working population in the United States increased over the twentieth century.The most important reason for this is:

• A) women's entrance into the paid labor force
• B) the reduction in competition from foreign companies
• C) the increase in productivity due to technological change
• D) the end of child labor
• E) the decrease in the size of the working age population

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Definitions:

Revenue

The income generated from normal business operations, usually from the sale of goods and services.

Score Norming

A process in assessment and education to adjust scores on test forms that might be easier or harder than a standard, ensuring fairness and comparability across different test administrations.

Cutoff Test Scores

Threshold scores used to determine qualifications for academic programs, scholarships, or other opportunities based on standardized testing.

Discrimination

Unjust treatment or consideration of individuals or groups based on characteristics such as race, age, sex, or religion.