It Is Indisputable That the Degree of Inequality in the Distribution

question 15

Multiple Choice

It is indisputable that the degree of inequality in the distribution of wages has risen drastically in North America over the past 25 years or so. The most widely accepted explanation is that:

• A) There are increased exploitation of labour by unscrupulous multi-national firms.
• B) Cuts in social programs such as social assistance and employment insurance negatively affect low-wage workers.
• C) The increased international competition and imports tended to positively affect low-wage workers.
• D) The decline of institutions tends to raise the wages of lower-paid workers.
• E) The returns to education and to unobserved skill have increased.

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Definitions:

Formal Charge

A theoretical charge assigned to an atom in a molecule, calculated based on the assumption of equally shared electrons in bonds.

Non-Bonding Electrons

Non-bonding electrons, also known as lone pairs, are valence electrons on an atom that are not involved in chemical bonding and significantly influence molecular shape and polarity.

Formal Charge

Formal charge is a concept in chemistry that represents the charge assigned to an atom in a molecule, assuming that electrons in chemical bonds are shared equally between atoms.

Non-Bonding Electrons

Electrons in an atom or molecule that are not involved in chemical bonding and occupy the outermost shells or subshells.