Which of the Following Describes Most Accurately Disparities in Earnings

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes most accurately disparities in earnings?

• A) Men's earnings have increased steadily since the 1970s, but women's earnings have increased more rapidly, narrowing the wage gap.
• B) Men's earnings have remained much the same since the 1970s, while women's have increased slowly, narrowing the wage gap.
• C) Men's earnings have increased steadily since the 1970s, but women's earnings have stayed the same, widening the wage gap.
• D) Men's earnings have remained much the same since the 1970s, while women's have decreased slowly, widening the wage gap.

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