According to the Neoclassical Theory of Distribution, the Wages Paid

question 117

Multiple Choice

According to the neoclassical theory of distribution, the wages paid to John Deere tractor assembly line workers are higher than those paid to fast food workers because assembly line workers

• A)have college degrees, on average, whereas fast food workers usually do not.
• B)produce a product of greater market value than do fast food workers.
• C)work in a less stressful environment than do fast food workers.
• D)are less likely to belong to a labor union than are fast food workers.

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Definitions:

Social Cohesion

The bonds or "glue" that bring people together in society, fostering a sense of belonging and mutual support.

Presumed Competence

The assumption that an individual is capable and knowledgeable in a certain area without needing explicit evidence.

Primary Group

A group with strong emotional ties and bonds that endure over time. This type of group tends to be more informal and intimate than other groups that individuals belong to. See also Secondary group.

Secondary Group

A group that is formal and impersonal, often organized around instrumental goals. See also Primary group.