Black Men Earn an Average of 21% Less Than White

question 15

Multiple Choice

Black men earn an average of 21% less than white men. A labor economist who wants to investigate whether the differences in earnings indicate labor-market discrimination against black men should consider whether black and white men have similar
(i) years of work experience.
(ii) years of education.
(iii) occupations.
(iv) quality of education.

• A)(i) and (ii) only
• B)(iii) and (iv) only
• C)(ii) only
• D)(i), (ii), (iii), and (iv)

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