Which One of the Following Accurately Describes the Trends in U.S

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Multiple Choice

Which one of the following accurately describes the trends in U.S. labor force participation over the past 50 years?

• A) The labor force participation rate of men has climbed from about 75 percent to 90 percent.
• B) The labor force participation rate of women has climbed from below 40 percent to about 60 percent.
• C) The labor force participation rates for both men and women have declined.
• D) The overall labor force participation rate has held steady at about 85 percent.

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