Scenario 19-5 Jason Works Part-Time at a Grocery Store After School. Jason

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Scenario 19-5
Jason works part-time at a grocery store after school. Jason has worked at the store for two years but still hasn't received a wage increase, even though newer employees have received raises. Jason has threatened his employer with a lawsuit if he doesn't get a raise in the next few weeks. Jason believes he is a victim of labor-market discrimination.
-Refer to Scenario 19-5. In a competitive market for grocery store employees, why might Jason's wage differential persist?

• A)Jason works harder than the other employees.
• B)Jason may choose to do tasks other workers find undesirable.
• C)Jason's amiable personality allows him to work well with his co-workers.
• D)None of the above is correct.

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