Which of the Following Is NOT a Reason Why There

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a reason why there are now more women in the U.S. labor force today than there were before?

• A) a trend toward greater equality for women in the work place
• B) the move from a manufacturing to a service economy
• C) the availability and use of the birth control pill
• D) banning the sale of contraceptives

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Definitions:

Impairment

A decrease in the recoverable value of an asset below its carrying amount, necessitating an accounting adjustment.

Equity Method

An accounting technique used by a company to record its investment in another company when it has significant influence over the company but does not have full control.

Investment Account

A financial account that holds securities, stocks, bonds, and other investments for a long-term goal.

Dividends

A portion of a company’s earnings distributed to shareholders, usually in the form of cash or additional shares.