One Problem with Official Statistics on Part-Time Work Is That

question 76

Multiple Choice

One problem with official statistics on part-time work is that a third of women officially classified as voluntary part-time workers:

• A)would work fewer hours if they could afford to stay at home
• B)would work more hours if good child-care or elder-care were available
• C)are happy with the number of hours that they are working
• D)want more vocational training
• E)none of these choices

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