Together, offshoring and skill-biased technological change account for about what percentage of the increase in the relative demand for U.S. nonproduction workers during the 1980s?
A) 25%
B) 50%
C) 75%
D) 100%

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Studies have shown that offshoring and skill-biased technological change together account for about 50% of the increase in relative demand for U.S. nonproduction workers during the 1980s. The other 50% can be attributed to other factors such as changes in consumer preferences, changes in industry structure and globalization.

Together, Offshoring and Skill-Biased Technological Change Account for About What