Which of the Following Would NOT Be Considered a Sex-Plus

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would NOT be considered a sex-plus policy issue?

• A)hiring women only after they have gone through menopause
• B)requiring men, but not women, over 40 years old to have annual physicals
• C)hiring male newlyweds but not hiring female newlyweds
• D)asking men and women about childcare arrangements during a pre-employment interview
• E)none of the above

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Definitions:

Downsloping

describes a trend or curve that goes downward, often used in economics to describe demand curves where price decreases lead to an increase in quantity demanded.

Economic Profits

Profits exceeding the opportunity costs of a venture or investment, accounting for both explicit and implicit costs.

Normal Profits

The level of profit necessary to keep a firm in an industry, equating to the opportunity cost of capital and entrepreneurship.

Marginal Cost

The financial commitment needed for producing an extra unit of a good or service.