6.2

Question 1

Why did the labor force participation rate increase?

Answer 1

Women joined the labor force.

Question 2

Why did women join the labor force?

Answer 2

1. More women went to college.
2. Technological advances created more jobs with flexible hours.
3. Technological changes in the home increased time for available for employment.
4. Tighter budgets led to a need for a second income.