Which Statement About How Dual Labor Market Theory Accounts for the Gender

question 74

Multiple Choice

Which statement about how dual labor market theory accounts for the gender pay gap is false?

• A) In female-dominated occupations, it is difficult to determine cause and effect with respect to the pay discrepancy between males and females.
• B) While equal pay for equal work is applied in principle, men and women do not do equal work.
• C) The informal labor market is exclusively female.
• D) Women tend to be employed in the second tier of the primary labor market.

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Definitions:

Monopolistically Competitive

Describes a market structure where many firms offer products that are similar but not perfect substitutes, leading to competition based on product differentiation.

Equilibrium Price

The price at which the quantity of a product offered is equal to the quantity of the product in demand, achieving a market balance.

Industry Entry

The process by which new competitors join an existing market, often leading to increased competition.

Profit Circumstances

Conditions or situations that influence the profitability of a business or investment.