Economists Who Are Critical of the Notion of Comparable Worth

question 188

Multiple Choice

Economists who are critical of the notion of comparable worth are likely to argue that:

• A)the gender gap in wages is largely associated with discrimination in the labour market
• B)discrimination engendered by cultural bias is best solved by government intervention
• C)librarians should not be paid the same wage as an engineer
• D)the gender gap in wages is reflective of a compensating differential based on allocations in competitive labour markets

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Definitions:

Axon

An elongated, thin extension of a neuron, also known as a nerve cell, which usually transmits electrical signals from the cell body of the neuron.

Synaptic Transmission

The process by which neurons communicate with each other by releasing neurotransmitters across a synapse to transmit signals to target cells.

Neurotransmitters

Chemicals in the brain that transmit signals across a synapse from one neuron to another.

Reuptake

A process in which neurotransmitters are absorbed back into the neuron after being released, affecting the communication between neurons.