Which of the Following Statements Regarding Gender Bias on Occupational

question 90

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding gender bias on occupational interest inventories is accurate?

• A) There is no evidence of gender bias on these inventories.
• B) Gender bias existed in the past, but it has been eliminated.
• C) Gender bias exists, but only for African-American women.
• D) Gender bias has been reduced, but it has not been eliminated.

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Definitions:

Government Failure

A situation where government intervention in the economy causes inefficiencies or leads to a misallocation of resources.

Government Intervention

Actions taken by a government to affect or control various aspects of the economy, such as regulations, subsidies, tariffs, and taxes to correct market failures and promote economic stability.

Regulatory Capture

A situation where regulatory agencies are dominated by the industries they are supposed to be regulating, leading to decision making that benefits the industry at the expense of the public good.

Economic Efficiency

A situation in which it is not possible to improve overall economic welfare by reallocating resources amongst individuals, implying no waste is occurring.