The US Bureau of Labor Statistics Expects Demand for Labor in in the Textile

question 207

Multiple Choice

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics expects demand for labor in the textile and apparel sector to decline, largely because of

• A) decreasing demand for textiles and apparel.
• B) falling wages in this sector.
• C) import competition in the sector.
• D) rising wages for textile and apparel workers.

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