There Is Discrimination in the Labor Market on the Planet

question 318

Multiple Choice

There is discrimination in the labor market on the planet of Yerk between two groups of people, the Mirks and the Morks. If the discrimination is against the Mirks, then the VMP curve for Mirks is ________ the VMP curve for Morks, and the Mirks receive ________ than the Morks.

• A) to the left of; the same wage rate, but fewer are employed
• B) to the right of; the same wage rate, but fewer are employed
• C) to the left of; a lower wage rate
• D) to the right of; a lower wage rate

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