PrepTest 86, Section 3, Question 6
Economist: There have been large declines in employment around the globe, so it's not surprising that the number of workers injured on the job has decreased. What is surprising, however, is that the percentage of workers injured on the job has also decreased.
Economist: There have been large declines in employment around the globe, so it's not surprising that the number of workers injured on the job has decreased. What is surprising, however, is that the percentage of workers injured on the job has also decreased.
Economist: There have been large declines in employment around the globe, so it's not surprising that the number of workers injured on the job has decreased. What is surprising, however, is that the percentage of workers injured on the job has also decreased.
Economist: There have been large declines in employment around the globe, so it's not surprising that the number of workers injured on the job has decreased. What is surprising, however, is that the percentage of workers injured on the job has also decreased.
Each of the following, if true, helps to explain the surprising result mentioned by the economist EXCEPT:
Overall, people who are employed are working fewer hours each day.
A decrease in the demand for products has reduced the pressure on workers to meet production quotas and deadlines.
Some of the most dangerous industries have had especially big declines in employment.
There has been a general decline in the resources devoted to workplace safety.
Inexperienced workers have lost their jobs at higher rates than experienced ones.
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