When Firms Focus on Profit Maximization, Which Form of Wage

question 239

Multiple Choice

When firms focus on profit maximization, which form of wage discrimination is least likely to occur?

• A)discrimination based on race
• B)discrimination in sports
• C)consumer discrimination
• D)discrimination based on educational attainment

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