Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE About Families in the First

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE about families in the first half of the 20th century?

• A)It is estimated that one in two workers was unemployed and searching for work during the Depression, although this figure likely discounts seasonal workers.
• B)During the Depression, discrimination against women was minimal because society recognized that many women were the primary breadwinners in their families.
• C)During World War II, women were encouraged to work outside the home as their patriotic duty, but "color bars" continued to severely limit the type of work that minorities could do.
• D)The divorce rate rose dramatically during and immediately after World War II.
• E)During the 1950s the total fertility rate dropped considerably.

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Economies of Scale

The cost advantages that enterprises obtain due to their scale of operation, with cost per unit of output generally decreasing with increasing scale.

Economies of Scope

Cost advantages that enterprises obtain due to a broad range of products rather than specializing in a single product or service, enabling more efficient use of shared resources.

Routing Flexibility

The ability to adjust and optimize the paths that products take from origin to destination in response to changing conditions or requirements.

Work Centers

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