(Last Word) Which of the following statements is true about employment during the Great Recession?
A)Employment for all age groups fell.
B)Older workers lost jobs at a higher rate than younger workers.
C)Women lost jobs at a higher rate than men.
D)The number of jobs held by people 55 or older increased.

Question

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During the Great Recession, while overall employment fell, the number of jobs held by people aged 55 or older actually increased, as older workers were more likely to retain their jobs or re-enter the workforce compared to younger workers.

(Last Word) Which of the Following Statements Is True About