From 1982 to 2000, the relative wage of non
Production to production workers in U.S.manufacturing
And their share of total employment in U.S.
Manufacturing increased.One logical explanation would
Be:
A)that their wages fell in real terms.
B)that there was a decrease in demand for skilled workers.
C)that due to productivity or demand for products, there was a relative increase in demand for skilled
Workers.
D)that minimum wage increases caused the demand for workers to shift toward the skilled.

Question

From 1982 to 2000, the relative wage of non­
Production to production workers in U.S.manufacturing
And their share of total employment in U.S.
Manufacturing increased.One logical explanation would
Be:
A)that their wages fell in real terms.
B)that there was a decrease in demand for skilled workers.
C)that due to productivity or demand for products, there was a relative increase in demand for skilled
Workers.
D)that minimum wage increases caused the demand for workers to shift toward the skilled.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The increase in the relative wage of non-Production to production workers in U.S. manufacturing and their share of total employment in U.S. manufacturing is most likely due to productivity or demand for products, resulting in a relative increase in demand for skilled workers.

From 1982 to 2000, the Relative Wage of Non­

From 1982 to 2000, the Relative Wage of Non