Which of the Following Is an Example of Labor-Market Discrimination

question 101

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of labor-market discrimination? You may assume that worker A and worker B have identical characteristics except for the ones listed. A firm offers a higher salary to worker A than worker B because worker A

• A)has more education.
• B)is willing to work the night shift.
• C)is a man, whereas worker B is a woman.
• D)has better performance reviews, indicating higher productivity.

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Definitions:

Legal Assent

The express or implied agreement to the terms of a contract, demonstrating a mutual understanding and intention to be bound by those terms.

Courts

Institutions established by governmental entities to settle disputes through a legal process by applying laws and issuing decisions, rulings, or judgments.

Unilateral Mistake

A unilateral mistake occurs when only one party to a contract is mistaken about a basic assumption on which that party entered into the contract.

Mutual Mistake

A situation in contract law where all parties involved have a mistaken belief about a basic assumption on which the contract is based.