Which of the Following Best Describes Labour Force Participation Rates

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes labour force participation rates for men and women over the period 1960 to 2000?

• A) Labour force participation rates for both men and women increased
• B) Labour force participation rates for both men and women decreased
• C) Labour force participation rates for men increased while labour force participation rates for women decreased
• D) Labour force participation rates for men declined while labour force participation rates for women increased

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