A Potential Explanation for Wage Differences Between Men and Women

question 43

Multiple Choice

A potential explanation for wage differences between men and women is that most employers have a preference from the workers. if that explanation is correct which of the following would not be true?

• A)Women will self select into firms that don't discriminate
• B)the marginal product of female labor would rise
• C)As female labor force participation increased the gap between wages would increase
• D)Firms are maximizing profits

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