Fully employed U.S.workers have found that their work week has
A)decreased since 1970.
B)decreased to allow employers to create more jobs.
C)increased since 1970.
D)increased, but the increase has been offset by more paid vacation.
E)increased, but the increase has been offset by more paid holidays.

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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average workweek for full-time employees in the United States has increased from 38.8 hours in 1970 to 42.5 hours in 2019. Therefore, the correct answer is C, that the workweek has increased since 1970. The other options (A, B, D, and E) are not supported by data or evidence.

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