The Overall Age of the Workforce Is Growing Older Because

Multiple Choice

The overall age of the workforce is growing older because

A) the number of workers retiring early is increasing.
B) the proportion of high school students going to college before entering the workforce is increasing.
C) unemployed workers are waiting until the economy improves to reenter the workforce.
D) employers have become more cautious about hiring older workers.
E) the number of new entrants into the workforce is decreasing, and the baby boomers are moving into the over-45 age range.