From 1870 to 1930, the trend in industry was for hours to be generally reduced, while both money wages and real wages rose. What factor was primarily responsible for this trend?
A
A reduction in profit margins
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B
Minimum-wage laws
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C
Restriction of the labor supply
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D
Increased output per hour of work
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E
Right-to-work legislation
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Solution
The correct option is C Increased output per hour of work The above-mentioned trend came about primarily because of technological advances that resulted in increased productivity.