A Major Reason for the Recent Trend of Wage Dispersion

question 135

Multiple Choice

A major reason for the recent trend of wage dispersion in the United States is

• A)the widening gap between the wages of more educated workers and the wages of those with less education.
• B)the widening gap between the wages of women and those of men.
• C)the increase in firm profits.
• D)the increase in the amount of government regulations.
• E)higher inflation.

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Definitions:

LEO

Stands for Low Earth Orbit, referring to satellites that orbit the Earth at altitudes between about 160 and 2,000 kilometers.

MEO

Stands for Medium Earth Orbit, referring to a satellite system placed at an altitude between low earth and geostationary orbits, often used for communication and navigation.

Global Coverage

The extent to which a service, such as telecommunications, is available worldwide or across a wide area.

GEO

Stands for Geostationary Earth Orbit, a circular orbit around Earth that matches the Earth's rotation, allowing satellites to appear stationary relative to a point on Earth.