In Australia,a Reason for the Increase in the Labour Force

question 76

Multiple Choice

In Australia,a reason for the increase in the labour force participation rate for women was that

• A)fewer women married.
• B)there was a reduction in jobs with flexible hours.
• C)more women pursued a university education and so increased their earning power.
• D)improved social security benefits became available for women if they worked.
• E)an increase in wealth allowed men to retire early.

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