Consider a Workforce Made Up of Equally Productive,qualified Female and Male

question 166

Multiple Choice

Consider a workforce made up of equally productive,qualified female and male workers.The female workers are paid $10 per hour and the male workers are paid $15 per hour.
-Refer to the information above.If an employer wants to minimize her labour costs,she will hire

• A) 50% female workers and 50% male workers.
• B) only female workers.
• C) only male workers.
• D) 40% female workers and 60% male workers.
• E) the first workers which apply for the available jobs.

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