Which Explanation of the Gender Gap in Pay Does the Author

question 71

Multiple Choice

Which explanation of the gender gap in pay does the author of your text espouse?

• A) Human capital is the best explanation of the wage gap.
• B) Wage inequality is the result of multiple factors that operate together to put women at a disadvantage.
• C) Dual labor market theory offers the best explanation for unequal wages.
• D) Overt discrimination is the best explanation for the gender wage gap.

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