Scenario 19-7 ​

question 179

Short Answer

Scenario 19-7
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Suppose that in the competitive market for auto repair, firms prefer to hire men rather than women. Assume that the women applying for positions have the same skills, experience, and work ethic as the men. As a result of this discrimination, the demand for women is lower than it otherwise would be.
-Refer to Scenario 19-7. What conclusion can you draw about women's wages compared to men's wages in this industry?

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