Which one of the following is not predicted to increase the labor force participation rate of married women?
A)Rising wage rates for husbands
B)Rising productivity in the household
C)Declining birthrates
D)Attempts to maintain living standards

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Rising wage rates for husbands would actually decrease the labor force participation rate of married women, as they may feel less pressure to work outside the home to maintain their family's standard of living. The other options (B, C, and D) are predicted to increase the labor force participation rate of married women. Rising productivity in the household may free up time for women to enter the workforce, declining birthrates mean fewer child-rearing responsibilities, and attempts to maintain living standards may require dual-income households.

Which One of the Following Is Not Predicted to Increase