Since the decline of manufacturing in the 1970s and 1980s,what has replaced manufacturing jobs in the American economy?
A)service sector jobs
B)agricultural jobs
C)high-tech jobs
D)work-at-home jobs

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The service sector, including areas such as healthcare, finance, and retail, has grown significantly since the decline of manufacturing in the 1970s and 1980s. This sector now employs the majority of workers in the American economy. While high-tech jobs have also increased, they are not yet as prevalent as service sector jobs. Agricultural jobs have not seen significant growth and work-at-home jobs remain a smaller fraction of the overall job market.

Since the Decline of Manufacturing in the 1970s and 1980s,what