Increases in international trade and technological change have been offered as explanations for the
A)increase in demand for both skilled and unskilled workers in the United States.
B)increase in demand for skilled workers and decrease in demand for unskilled workers in the United States.
C)decrease in demand for skilled workers and increase in demand for skilled workers in the United States.
D)decrease in demand for both skilled and unskilled workers.

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International trade and technological change have led to a shift in demand towards skilled workers who are able to benefit from the technological advancements and participate in the international market. Unskilled workers, on the other hand, face competition from lower-wage countries and automation, leading to a decrease in demand for their labor.

Increases in International Trade and Technological Change Have Been Offered