Which of the Following Is an Example of Labor-Market Discrimination

question 101

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of labor-market discrimination? You may assume that worker A and worker B have identical characteristics except for the ones listed. A firm offers a higher salary to worker A than worker B because worker A

• A)has more education.
• B)is willing to work the night shift.
• C)is a man, whereas worker B is a woman.
• D)has better performance reviews, indicating higher productivity.

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Definitions:

Current Ratio

A liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations by comparing current assets to current liabilities.

Solvency

The ability of an entity to meet its long-term financial obligations and continue its operations in the long term.

Current Ratio

A financial metric that evaluates a firm's capability to settle short-term liabilities using its available assets.

Profitability

Profitability measures a company's ability to generate earnings as compared to its expenses and other costs incurred during a specific period.