What was an economic effect of world War II?

A. Increased consumer goods

B. Decreased wages

C. Decreased employment

D. Increased numbers of working women

An economic effect of World War 2 was:

D. Increased number of working women.

The correct answer is D. World War II increased the numbers of working women, due to the fact that more labor was needed to increase production in order to maintain a economy of war. In addition, since many men were on the battlefield, it were the women who in many cases had to take the head role in their families and support their children, so they were forced to work.