When Looking at Long-Run Changes in the Composition of the Public

question 19

Multiple Choice

When looking at long-run changes in the composition of the public sector workforce, the most important trend seems to be:

• A) The increasing dominance of local government
• B) The increasing dominance of the education and NHS workforces
• C) The increasing dominance of public corporations
• D) The increasing dominance of HM Forces

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