From 1980 to 2000 the labor force participation rate generally ________ and from 2000 to 2015 the rate generally ________.
A) increased; decreased
B) decreased; decreased
C) increased; increased
D) decreased; increased

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From 1980 to 2000, the labor force participation rate generally increased, largely due to more women entering the workforce. From 2000 to 2015, the rate generally decreased, partly due to the aging population and other economic factors.

From 1980 to 2000 the Labor Force Participation Rate Generally