The unemployment rate trended down from the early 1980s to 2000 because there were fewer people in the workforce like
A)Juan,age 28
B)Chien,age 38
C)Billy,age 18
D)Daniel,age 48
E)Gregory,age 58

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The best choice is C because during the early 1980s to 2000, there was a decline in the number of teenagers entering the workforce, many of whom were seeking part-time or summer jobs. This contributed to the overall decrease in the unemployment rate during that time period.

The Unemployment Rate Trended Down from the Early 1980s to 2000