Suppose That Jamal Is Moving to a State Where Personal

question 105

Multiple Choice

Suppose that Jamal is moving to a state where personal incomes are distributed randomly. If Jamal believes in liberalism, he would prefer

• A)an income distribution that is relatively equal.
• B)that everyone has the same work opportunities and market-determined wage rates.
• C)that private property be transformed to government property to safeguard people's incomes.
• D)less economic assistance to the poor because it distorts the price system.

Comprehend the reasons why wages differ across countries.

Recognize the impact of job characteristics on pay rates.

Grasp the importance of worker productivity on earnings.

Understand the role of worker preferences and discrimination in earning differentials.

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