Over the last few decades,the composition of the labor force has changed to include a greater proportion of women and younger workers.This fact is most consistent with the:
A)managerial-opposition hypothesis
B)union-growth hypothesis
C)structural-change hypothesis
D)substitution hypothesis

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The structural-change hypothesis states that changes in the composition of the labor force are the result of broader structural changes in the economy, such as shifts in technology or industry. The increase in the proportion of women and younger workers in the labor force is a result of changing social and economic conditions, rather than opposition from managers or growth in union membership. The substitution hypothesis, which suggests that employers substitute cheaper labor for more expensive labor (such as replacing older workers with younger workers), may play a role in some cases, but it is not the primary driver of the shift in the composition of the labor force.

Over the Last Few Decades,the Composition of the Labor Force