From 1980 to 2000 the trend in the employment-to-population ratio was __________and from 2000 to 2010 the trend was__________ .
A) downward; upward
B) downward; downward
C) upward; upward
D) upward; downward

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From 1980 to 2000, the employment-to-population ratio generally increased, reflecting economic growth and increased labor force participation. From 2000 to 2010, the ratio declined, particularly due to the impact of the 2008 financial crisis and recession.

From 1980 to 2000 the Trend in the Employment-To-Population Ratio