In the U.S. economy today, there are two categories of jobs: better jobs that offer secure employment and good benefits, and poorer jobs with low pay and no security. The text refers to this situation as __________.
A. a bifurcated economy
B. upper and lower free enterprise
C. a dual labor market
D. the industrial split
Answer: C
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