Next C Which statement correctly describes the U.S. labor force participation rate? The U.S. labor force participation rate O A. increased from 59 percent in 1960 to 67 percent in 1999 B. for women is higher than the female labor force participation rates in Canada and the United Kingdom O C. has a downward trend that is mainly accounted for by the decreasing participation of women in the labor market D. is calculated as the percentage of the working-age population who are employed 888

Next C Which statement correctly describes the U.S. labor force participation rate? The U.S. labor force participation rate O A. increased from 59 percent in 1960 to 67 percent in 1999 B. for women is higher than the female labor force participation rates in Canada and the United Kingdom O C. has a downward trend that is mainly accounted for by the decreasing participation of women in the labor market D. is calculated as the percentage of the working-age population who are employed 888

Exploring Economics

8th Edition

ISBN:9781544336329

Author:Robert L. Sexton

Publisher:Robert L. Sexton

Chapter18: Introduction To Macroeconomics: Unemployment, Inflation, And Economic Fluctuations

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 2P

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