The Following Statements Describe the Adverse Effects Suffered by Groups

question 68

Multiple Choice

The following statements describe the adverse effects suffered by groups subject to labour-market discrimination.Which of the statements is false?

• A)They will be more likely to experience spells of unemployment.
• B)Their children's ability and willingness to invest in human capital will be less on average than those of children of other groups.
• C)They will receive lower wages on average than other groups.
• D)Their human capital will increase.
• E)The discriminatory wage differentials will persist as long as the discrimination exists.

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