The Most Important Factor in the Wage Gap Between Men

question 38

Multiple Choice

The most important factor in the wage gap between men and women is

• A) women's lower level of education and training.
• B) more rapid promotion for men.
• C) discrimination against women in hiring.
• D) women's tendency to be perfectionistic.

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