Most Economists Believe That the Higher Average Salaries Earned by Men

question 175

Multiple Choice

Most economists believe that the higher average salaries earned by men in comparison to women arise from

• A)discrimination.
• B)a variety of factors, including differences in human capital and compensating differentials; few economists believe that gender discrimination in earnings exists.
• C)differences in human capital as the primary reason.
• D)a variety of factors, including differences in human capital, compensating differentials, and discrimination.

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