The Share of the Labor Force That Was Unionized Fell

question 130

Multiple Choice

The share of the labor force that was unionized fell from more than 30 percent in the 1950s to less than 15 percent in the 2000s. During this time period, the share of national income allocated to labor (in contrast to capital)

• A) decreased by approximately 10 percent.
• B) decreased by more than 15 percent.
• C) increased by 10 percent.
• D) was virtually unchanged.

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