Which of These Statements About the Application of the Dual

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements about the application of the dual labor market theory to the gender pay gap is false?

• A) In female-dominated occupations, it is difficult to determine cause and effect in regards to the pay discrepancy between males and females.
• B) While equal pay for equal work is applied in principle, men and women do not do equal work.
• C) The informal labor market is exclusively female.
• D) Women tend to be employed in the second tier of the primary labor market.

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Definitions:

Perfectly Competitive

A market structure where many firms offer products that are similar and entry into the market is relatively free of barriers.

Labor Market

A trading area where job seekers and employers meet, defined by labor supply and demand.

Wage Rate

Wage Rate is the standard amount of compensation for labor, paid on an hourly, daily, or piecework basis.

Labor Hired

The process of employing individuals to perform various tasks within a business or organization.