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ss2343

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The increased labor force participation of married women in the United States is most often explained by
 a. declining productivity in agricultural production
  b. a rise in average household size
  c. increased education and an increased demand for labor
  d. the decreased opportunity cost of working in the home
  e. declining productivity in household production

Question 2

If the real wage decreases, the opportunity cost of working in the home will
 a. increase
  b. decrease
  c. not be affected
  d. increase as long as worker productivity also rises
  e. increase only if households want to maintain their standard of living


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huda

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Reply #1 on: Jul 1, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

B


ss2343

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Reply 2 on: Jul 1, 2018
Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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