A special credit program is begun to encourage women-owned microbusinesses. We would expect the female labor force participation rate to:
A)stay constant.
B)match the male labor force participation rate.
C)fall.
D)rise.

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The special credit program is specifically aimed at encouraging women-owned microbusinesses. This would likely lead to an increase in the number of women starting and operating businesses, leading to a higher female labor force participation rate. Thus, the answer is D, rise.

A Special Credit Program Is Begun to Encourage Women-Owned Microbusinesses