Based on data from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, the Civilian Labor Force Participation Rates for men and women in the United States were as follows from 1994 through 2014:  Demographic Group   Month             Participation Rate  (Percent of Group)  Men                                                                                         May 2014                      69.2   Women                                                                                                                        57.1 

                                                                                                                   Men                                                                                         May 2004                      72.9   Women                                                                                                                        59.1                                                                                                                     Men                                                                                         May 1994                      74.8   Women                                                                                                                        58.7  With respect to this data, which one of the following statements is true?

A. The labor participation rate of men in the United States impacts the marketing environment, and it is increasing faster than the rate for women.
B. The labor participation rate for women impacts the marketing environment, and it has been less stable over the last 20 years than the rate for men.
C. In terms of proportions, fewer women were working in May 2004 compared to May 2014.
D. The labor participation rate is an economic force that impacts the marketing environment.
E. The labor participation rate is a political force that impacts the marketing environment.


Answer: D

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