Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A) Although inefficient, trade restrictions are effective at reducing child labor.
B) Most child labor around the world takes place in factories that export products.
C) Rising real GDP per capita has been an important force in reducing child labor.
D) About 50 percent of the world's children aged 10-14 work.

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Studies have shown that as real GDP per capita rises in a country, child labor tends to decrease. Choice A is incorrect because trade restrictions can actually lead to increased child labor as it reduces demand for exports and therefore leads to lower incomes for families. Choice B is incorrect because while there is some child labor in factories that export products, the majority of child labor occurs in agriculture, informal sectors, and domestic work. Choice D is incorrect because while 50 percent of children in the age group of 5 to 17 are involved in some form of work, only a smaller percentage are engaged in hazardous or exploitative labor.

Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE