Which of the Following Describes Actual Trends in the Australian

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes actual trends in the Australian labour force participation rate?

• A)The labour force participation rate of adult men has risen since the late 1970s.
• B)The labour force participation rate of adult women has fallen since the late 1970s.
• C)The labour force participation rate of adult men not in school, but too young to retire has risen since the late 1970s.
• D)The labour force participation rate of adult women has risen since the late 1970s.

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Definitions:

Protective Tariffs

Taxes imposed on imported goods to protect domestic industries from foreign competition by increasing the price of imported goods.

Agricultural Inventions

Innovations and developments in the field of agriculture that improve efficiency, yield, or sustainability in food production.

Farmers

Individuals or entities engaged in the activity of agriculture, raising living organisms for food or raw materials.

Liberal Land Policy

A policy approach that aims to make land more accessible to the population, often by reducing restrictions and lowering costs.