The first 3 columns of the following table show data for a representative firm in an industry.The last 3 columns show the market demand and supply for the type of labour employed by this firm.

-Which of the following in the correct statement regarding the change that has taken place in Canada's percentage of the (labour force)population which is in the labour force since 1950?
A)The male participation rate has decreased while the female participation rate has increased.
B)The female participation rate has decreased while the male participation rate has increased.
C)Both the male and female rates have decreased.
D)Both the male and female rates have increased.

Question

The first 3 columns of the following table show data for a representative firm in an industry.The last 3 columns show the market demand and supply for the type of labour employed by this firm.
 
-Which of the following in the correct statement regarding the change that has taken place in Canada's percentage of the (labour force)population which is in the labour force since 1950?
A)The male participation rate has decreased while the female participation rate has increased. 
B)The female participation rate has decreased while the male participation rate has increased. 
C)Both the male and female rates have decreased. 
D)Both the male and female rates have increased.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

According to the table, the male participation rate in the labour force has decreased from 88.6% in 1950 to 71.9% in 2013. On the other hand, the female participation rate has increased from 27.2% in 1950 to 82.2% in 2013. Therefore, the correct statement is that the male participation rate has decreased while the female participation rate has increased.

The First 3 Columns of the Following Table Show Data