Politicians Often Point to Wage Differentials as Evidence of Labor-Market

question 43

True/False

Politicians often point to wage differentials as evidence of labor-market discrimination against ethnic minorities and women; however, economists argue against this approach because people differ in the amount of human capital they have and the kinds of work they are willing and able to do.

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