In the United States, a Reason for the Increase of the Labor

question 79

Multiple Choice

In the United States, a reason for the increase of the labor force participation rate for women is that

• A)there has been a decrease in jobs with flexible hours.
• B)an increase in wealth allowed men to retire early.
• C)improved Social Security benefits are available for women if they work.
• D)more women pursued a college education and received higher wages upon graduation.
• E)fewer women married.

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