In the 1970s and 1980s Policies That Required Retirement of People

question 39

Multiple Choice

In the 1970s and 1980s policies that required retirement of people over age 65 were repealed.Which variable would this directly affect?

• A) The employment-population ratio
• B) Productivity
• C) Average hours
• D) Population
• E) Technology

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