Research by Krueger and Allen suggests that a substantial proportion of the increase in the college wage premium in the 1980s and 1990s can be explained by:
A)increased college enrollment by men
B)increased college enrollment by women
C)increased immigration rates
D)skill-biased technological change

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The research by Krueger and Allen suggests that the main reason for the increase in the college wage premium in the 1980s and 1990s is skill-biased technological change. This refers to the fact that technological changes favored highly skilled workers, which increased the demand and wages for college-educated workers.

Research by Krueger and Allen Suggests That a Substantial Proportion