Which of the Following Explains the "Beauty Premium" Differences in Wages

question 211

Multiple Choice

Which of the following explains the "beauty premium" differences in wages?

• A)Better-looking people are preferred by customers; thus, employers will pay them higher wages than average-looking people.
• B)People who project an attractive personal appearance may be more intelligent than average-looking people; thus, employers will pay them higher wages than average-looking people.
• C)Average-looking people are preferred by customers; thus, employers will pay them higher wages than better-looking people.
• D)Both a and b are correct.

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