If an Older Worker Earns Less Than a Younger Worker

question 188

True/False

If an older worker earns less than a younger worker for the same job, we have proof of age discrimination.

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Definitions:

Discounted

The process of determining the present value of a payment or stream of payments that will be received in the future.

Present Value

The current value of a future amount of money or stream of cash flows, given a specified rate of return.

Rate Of Return

The increase or decrease in value of an investment within a set timeframe, represented as a percentage of the investment's starting price.

Discount Rate

The interest rate charged by central banks on loans they give to commercial banks or the rate used to discount future cash flows to their present value.