Over the past 60 years, since the end of World War II, the _________ has taken on an increasingly important role in the world economy. For example, in the United States, jobs in the __________ have increased from just fewer than 50 percent of the total jobs in the U.S. economy to more than 85 percent of the total jobs.

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The service sector has taken on an increasingly important role in the world economy over the past 60 years, and in the United States, jobs in this sector have increased from just under 50 percent to over 85 percent. The other options, such as industrial, retail, manufacturing, and insurance sectors, have not seen such a significant increase in their share of jobs in the U.S. economy.

Over the Past 60 Years, Since the End of World