Identify the correct statement regarding the composition of the U$.$S$.$ labor force during the projected $20162026$ period.

Question $18$ Select one:

a$.$

Despite a small increase in the number of young workers, the overall workforce will be aging.

b$.$

The total workforce of the United States will considerably decrease.

c$.$

The segment of the workforce nearing retirement age will hold steady.

d$.$

The labor force is expected to grow at a greater rate than at any other time in U$.$S$.$ history.

e$.$

The largest proportion of the labor force is expected to be in the $16-$ to $25-$year age group.