Hadley, a Business Researcher, Believes That Organizations Will Have to Spend

Hadley, a business researcher, believes that organizations will have to spend a lot of money on employee health care in the future. Her colleague Owen argues that organizations will not have to increase their spending on employee health care benefits. Which statement weakens Owen's argument?

A) The labor force is expected to grow at a greater rate by 2026 than at any other time in U.S. history.
B) The largest proportion of the labor force is expected to be in the 16- to 25-year age group.
C) The fastest-growing age group is workers 16-25, who are prone to having accidents.
D) The fastest-growing share of the workforce is at least 55 years old.
E) The total cost of labor in the United States will decrease considerably in the near future.