Which of the following describes actual trends in the Australian labour force participation rate?
A)The labour force participation rate of adult men has risen since the late 1970s.
B)The labour force participation rate of adult women has fallen since the late 1970s.
C)The labour force participation rate of adult men not in school, but too young to retire has risen since the late 1970s.
D)The labour force participation rate of adult women has risen since the late 1970s.

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According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the labour force participation rate of adult women has indeed risen since the late 1970s. In fact, it has almost doubled, from around 42% in 1978 to over 60% in 2019. Option A is incorrect as the labour force participation rate of adult men has actually declined slightly since the late 1970s. Option B is incorrect as it is the opposite of the actual trend. Option C is partially correct, as the labour force participation rate of adult men not in school but too young to retire has risen in recent years, but this trend is not specific to the late 1970s.

Which of the Following Describes Actual Trends in the Australian