In Order for the Compensating Differential Associated with a Risky

question 25

Multiple Choice

In order for the compensating differential associated with a risky job to be negative (so that a risky job pays less than a nonrisky job) , it must be that

• A) many workers are willing to work the risky job for free.
• B) most workers prefer the risky job to the safe job when both wages are equal.
• C) the number of risky jobs is less than the number of workers who prefer the risky job.
• D) there is great demand for labor in both sectors.
• E) the government mandates that the wages in the two sectors be equal.

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