Since 1993, What Progress Has Been Made in Closing the Gender

question 151

Multiple Choice

Since 1993, what progress has been made in closing the gender wage gap?

• A) a deterioration
• B) neither gains nor losses
• C) great gains
• D) incremental gains

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