Which of the Following Best Explains Why Garbage Collectors Are

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best explains why garbage collectors are paid a higher wage than many others with comparable skills?

• A) because of the dangers associated with collecting trash
• B) because of the unpleasantness associated with trash collection
• C) because garbage collectors possess skills that are inelastic in demand
• D) because garbage collectors work much longer hours on average than do those in other jobs

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