Which of the Following Statements About Discrimination Is True

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about discrimination is true?

• A)The effects of discrimination can be illustrated through supply and demand by shifting the supply curve.
• B)Competitive markets lead to discrimination by allowing employers freedom to hire and fire at will.
• C)Wage differences among different groups in society cannot be fully explained by productivity and experience.
• D)The fact that women are paid 70 percent of what men are paid is proof of gender discrimination.
• E)During the 1980s, the average pay gap between men and women increased.

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Definitions:

Follower Strategy

A market approach where a company chooses to enter a market by following in the footsteps of pioneers, often adapting and improving existing products or services.

Existing Product

A product that is already available in the market, as opposed to a new or forthcoming product.

Improved Version

An updated iteration of a product that is enhanced to offer better performance, additional features, or other improvements over the original.

Joint Venture

A business arrangement where two or more parties agree to pool their resources for the purpose of accomplishing a specific task or project.