Which Statement Helps Explain Why Wage Discrimination Still Exists

question 216

Multiple Choice

Which statement helps explain why wage discrimination still exists?

• A) The cost of recruiting and training new workers is very low.
• B) Women may be less mobile in the workforce than men.
• C) Social norms direct women toward higher-wage occupations.
• D) Women choose occupations with career paths that heavily penalize extended absences from the labor market.

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Definitions:

Bonds Payable

Long-term liabilities that represent money a company owes to bondholders, to be repaid at a specified maturity date.

Carrying Value

The net amount at which an asset is valued on the balance sheet, calculated as the original cost minus any accumulated depreciation, depletion, or amortization.

Discount

A reduction in the price of goods or services, often used as a promotional tool or to encourage quicker payment.

Annual Interest Rate

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