One of the Primary Reasons for the Decline in the Labor

question 2

Multiple Choice

One of the primary reasons for the decline in the labor force participation rate of teens in the summer over the past 15 years is the:

• A)below-average performance of the economy beginning in 1994
• B)increased enrollment of teens in summer school programs
• C)higher real wages available to teens since 1994
• D)the slightly higher rate for whites and males coupled with a significantly lower rate for African-Americans and females

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