Which of the Following Help Explain the Increase in the Labour

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following help explain the increase in the labour force participation rate for women?
i. There was a significant fall in the number of children women were choosing to have.
ii. There was an increase in the educational level of women.
iii. Technological change in the home increased the time available for work outside the home.

• A) i only
• B) ii only
• C) i and ii
• D) ii and iii
• E) i, ii and iii

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