From the 1950s to the Present Time, What Has the Trend

question 85

Multiple Choice

From the 1950s to the present time, what has the trend been for labor force participation for men aged 65 and older?

• A) There has been no clear-cut pattern, as the rates change every year.
• B) It follows an up and down pattern from one decade to the next.
• C) It decreased, and then has been on the increase since 1985.
• D) It has stayed relatively stable over time.

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