Assumptions: (1)the Labor Force Comprises 9 Million Men and 9

question 176

Multiple Choice

Assumptions: (1) the labor force comprises 9 million men and 9 million women workers; (2) the economy has 3 occupations, X, Y, and Z, each having identical demand curves for labor; (3) male and female workers are homogeneous with respect to their labor-market capabilities; (4) women are discriminated against by being excluded from occupations X and Y and are confined to Z; and (5) aside from discrimination, the economy is competitive, and workers seek to maximize their earnings.Refer to the diagram and list of assumptions. If discrimination is ended, women

• A)and men will both receive a wage rate of $4.
• B)and men will both receive a wage rate of $5.
• C)and men will both receive a wage rate of $6.
• D)will receive a wage rate of $4 and men will receive a wage rate of $5.

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