Most American workers
A)are employed in the goods-producing sector.
B)are employed by government.
C)are employed in the service-producing sector.
D)are employed in the agricultural sector.

Question

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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, as of December 2020, approximately 82% of American workers were employed in the service-producing sector, which includes industries such as healthcare, education, finance, and hospitality. Goods-producing industries, such as manufacturing and construction, employed approximately 16% of workers, while only 2% were employed in the agricultural sector. Government employment made up approximately 13% of total employment. Therefore, the best choice would be C, as the majority of American workers are employed in the service-producing sector.

Most American Workers