Which of the following statements is true of the U.S. economy during the two decades following World War II?
A. U.S. production of automobiles and steel declined.
B. The total national income was unequally distributed to different segments.
C. The median annual earnings of full-time workers increased by 25%.
D. There was greater global competition in the production of goods as compared to the mid-1970s.
Answer: C
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