One of the Most Important Changes in the Composition of the Labor

question 28

Multiple Choice

One of the most important changes in the composition of the labor force in the United States has been

• A)the major increase in the number of women who work outside the home.
• B)the drop in the number of men who only work part-time.
• C)the steady decline in the number of women who work.
• D)the increase in the ratio of male workers to female workers.
• E)the major increase in the number of men who work away from the home or farm.

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