As Part of a Vicious Cycle, Child Labor Is Recognized

question 4

Multiple Choice

As part of a vicious cycle, child labor is recognized as a cause of poverty because it:

• A)contributes to unemployment by depriving other adults of work opportunities.
• B)deprives children of the education they need to find suitable employment at an appropriate age.
• C)causes downward pressure on wages, thus keeping overall wages for lower-level jobs at or below the poverty line.
• D)supports and reinforces the emphasis in a country's economy on industries characterized by low-paying assembly and manufacturing jobs.

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