PhD'S Working in Academia Generally Are Paid Less Than Those

question 115

Multiple Choice

Ph.D.'s working in academia generally are paid less than those working outside academia because

• A)those in academia are less competent.
• B)the academic life has many perks and is very desirable.
• C)academics are people who were fired from the private sector.
• D)academics are not unionized.
• E)those who are in academia are poor communicators.

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