Since the End of World War II,the Average Weekly Hours

question 41

Multiple Choice

Since the end of World War II,the average weekly hours of work in manufacturing has

• A)been steady,in part due to increased education
• B)been steady,in part due to lower tax rates
• C)fallen steadily
• D)increased steadily

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