Which of the following statements is true about the composition of the U.S. labor force in the next decade?
A)Immigration will cease to affect the size and diversity of the workforce.
B)The largest proportion of the labor force is expected to be in the 16-to-24-year age group.
C)There will be fewer white males than minorities or women in the labor force.
D)The number of baby boom workers will increase faster than any other age group.
E)The high cost of health insurance and decrease in health benefits will cause many employees to quit working.

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Baby boomers are those born between 1946 and 1964. The 55 years and older workforce is expected to grow by approximately 47 percent between 2006 and 2016, more than five times the 8.5 percent growth projected for the entire workforce.

Which of the Following Statements Is True About the Composition