According to the first paragraph of the passage, the author considers which of the following to be most helpful in determining the value of special protective labor legislation for women?
A.
A comparative study of patterns of work-related illnesses in states that had such laws and in states mat did not.
B.
An estimate of how many women workers are in favor of such laws.
C.
An analysis of the cost to employers of complying with such laws.
D.
An examination of the actual effects that such laws have had in the past 0n women workers.