Table 19-1 Source: US Census Bureau and Mankiw's Calculations
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Table 19-1
$$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | } \hline& \mathbf { 1 9 7 5 } & \mathbf { 2 0 1 1 }\\ \hline \text { Men } & \\\hline \text { High school, no college } & \$ 48,720 &\$46,038 \\\hline \text { College graduates } & \$ 69,146 & \$ 80,508 \\\hline \text { Percent extra for college grads } & + 42 \% & + 75 \% \\\hline & & \\\hline \text { Women } & & \\\hline \text { High school, no college } & \$ 28,006 & \$ 32,249 \\\hline \text { College graduates } & \$ 37,804 & \$ 58,229 \\\hline \text { Percent extra for college grads } & + 35 \% & + 81 \% \\\hline\end{array}$$ Source: US Census Bureau and Mankiw's calculations
-Refer to Table 19-1. What are two possible hypotheses to explain the changes in relative demand for high-skilled workers and low-skilled workers in recent years?

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Definitions:

Direct Labor-Hours

The total hours worked directly on the production of goods or delivery of services.

Variable Overhead

Costs that vary with production volume, such as supplies and utilities for manufacturing.

Rate Variance

The difference between the actual rate of expense or income and its expected (standard) rate, often used in variance analysis.

Direct Labor-Hours

The cumulative hours employees directly participating in the production process have worked.