Which of the Following Statements Is True? an Earnings Function

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true? An earnings function is:

• A) a function relating an individual's earnings to his/her level of professional training in the particular field.
• B) a function relating an individual's earnings to his/her characteristics that determine productivity.
• C) a function relating an individual's earnings to his/her family background.
• D) a function relating an individual's earnings to his/her professional background.
• E) a function relating an individual's earnings to his/her ability.

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Definitions:

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