The income earned by less-educated workers has decreased primarily because of _____
A)progressive taxation.
B)immigration.
C)free international trade.
D)marriage trends.
E)affirmative action.

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The decrease in income earned by less-educated workers is primarily due to free international trade, as it has led to competition from low-wage workers in other countries, putting downward pressure on wages in the United States. Progressive taxation, immigration, marriage trends, and affirmative action are not major factors contributing to this trend.

The Income Earned by Less-Educated Workers Has Decreased Primarily Because