Which of the following facts are likely to have influenced the declining gender wage gap?
A)fertility rates have risen and there is an increasing tendency for mothers with young children to work
B)fertility rates have risen and there is a decreasing tendency for mothers with young children to work
C)fertility rates have fallen and there is a decreasing tendency for mothers with young children to work
D)fertility rates have fallen and there is an increasing tendency for mothers with young children to work

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Fertility rates falling means families are smaller, which can allow women to spend less time out of the workforce for childbearing and rearing, potentially reducing career interruptions. An increasing tendency for mothers with young children to work suggests greater participation of women in the workforce, which can contribute to narrowing the gender wage gap as women gain more experience and opportunities for advancement.

Which of the Following Facts Are Likely to Have Influenced