Which of the Following Statements About the Composition of the Labor

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the composition of the labor force is correct?

• A) Since 1948,the labor force participation gap between males and females has decreased.
• B) Since 1948,the percentage of women participating in the labor force has decreased.
• C) Since 1948,the percentage of men participating in the labor force has increased.
• D) Since 1948,the percentage of women participating in the labor force has remained the same.
• E) Since 1948,the labor force participation gap between males and females has risen.

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