Today Over Two-Thirds of the U

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Essay

Today over two-thirds of the U.S.work force is employed in producing and delivering services,not products.In a brief essay,explain the reasons for this trend.

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Definitions:

Tax Rate

The percentage at which an individual or corporation is taxed. The government sets the rate, which can apply to income, capital gains, or other financial figures.

Straight-Line Depreciation

A procedure for assigning the cost of a solid asset over its productive lifetime in equal annual figures.

Marginal Tax Rates

The rate at which an individual or corporation's next dollar of taxable income is taxed.

Pre-Tax Loan Rate

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