Which of the Following Is the Primary Source of Cross-Country

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the primary source of cross-country differences in the real earnings of workers?

• A) Differences in natural resource endowments.
• B) Differences in output per worker.
• C) Differences in the average number of hours worked.
• D) Differences in the share of workers that are members of a labor union.
• E) Access to modern technology.

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