When Does the Wage Gap First Appear in Women's Employment

question 17

Multiple Choice

When does the wage gap first appear in women's employment history?

• A) during the teenage years, when adolescents have their first jobs
• B) during young adulthood, when workers are hired into entry-level positions
• C) when workers have been employed in careers for at least 10 years
• D) when workers have reached management level

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Definitions:

Induced Consumption

Consumer spending that increases as income rises, and decreases when income falls, reflecting a direct relationship between income and consumption.

Consumption Function

An economic formula that represents the relationship between total consumption and gross national income.

Annual Consumption

The total amount of goods and services used or consumed by individuals or groups within a one-year period.

Disposable Income

Disposable income refers to the amount of money that households have available for spending and saving after income taxes have been accounted for.