The Change in the Labor Force Participation Rate of Married

question 194

Multiple Choice

The change in the labor force participation rate of married women in the United States is most often explained by _____

• A) declining productivity in agricultural production.
• B) a rise in average household size.
• C) increased education and an increased demand for labor.
• D) the decreased opportunity cost of working in the home.
• E) declining productivity in household production.

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Definitions:

Dizygotic Twin

Twins that are formed from two separate eggs fertilized by two different sperm cells, making them genetically similar as siblings but not identical.

Chromosomes

Filamentous entities found within the nucleus of both animal and plant cells, composed of protein and a singular molecule of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid).

X Chromosome

One of the two sex chromosomes, carried by both males (XY) and females (XX), involved in determining genetic traits and certain sex-linked conditions.

Y Chromosome

A sex chromosome that is typically present in male organisms, contributing to male sex determination and related characteristics.