If the Largest City in an Economically Integrated Region Has

question 6

Multiple Choice

If the largest city in an economically integrated region has a population of 10,000,000, then according to the rank-size rule the fifth-largest city in that region should have a population of:

• A) 100,000.
• B) 1,000,000.
• C) 2,000,000.
• D) 5,000,000.

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Definitions:

Wage Differential

The variation in wages received by individuals due to differences in job characteristics, location, industry, or within the same organization.

Discrimination

Unfair or prejudicial treatment of individuals or groups based on characteristics such as race, gender, age, or sexual orientation.

Competitive Labor Market

A market where numerous buyers and sellers interact to determine the price and quantity of labor, ensuring no single entity can dictate the market terms.

Wage Discrimination

The practice of paying different wages to workers who perform similar tasks, based on non-performance-related factors such as race, gender, religion, or nationality.